The Paris Independent
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January 13, 2024
COMMUNITY NEWS The County of Brant is seeking feedback on the proposed 2024 Budget and Long-term Financial Plan MEDIA RELEASE County of Engage Brant website prosperity for generations to Brant, ON – Beginning Monday, at www.EngageBrant.ca/2024Budg come." January 8, 2024, the County of et to learn more about the proposed The public is also invited to share Brant is asking for community 2024 Budget and provide their their thoughts and comments feedback regarding the proposed comments and questions. Online regarding the development of the 2024 budget. The budget will engagement closes on Monday, Long-term Financial Plan by outline priorities, respond to the January 22, 2024, at 4:30 pm. visiting needs of a growing community, County of Brant Council has also www.EngageBrant.ca/Financial and set the direction for work to be directed Staff to undertake the Plan completed over the upcoming year. development of a Long-term Online engagement for the "We are committed to ensuring that Financial Plan (LTFP), to inform Financial Plan (different than the our budget and financial planning spending decisions over the next engagement forum for the 2024 processes reflect the needs and 10 years that help ensure financial budget) closes on Monday, January aspirations of our diverse sustainability and resilience in the 29, 2024, at 4:30 pm. community,” said County of Brant face of evolving challenges and For more information on these and General Manager of Corporate opportunities. other important engagement Services, Heather Boyd. “The "Planning for the future is essential opportunities in the County of input we receive from residents for municipalities to thrive,” said Brant, please and businesses is an invaluable County of Brant Mayor, David visit www.EngageBrant.ca. reflection of our community’s Bailey. “A well-developed long- Paris councillors weigh in on how priorities and assists us in making term financial plan not only this Long Term Financial Plan will informed decisions that will shape ensures stability and security for impact taxpayers. See pages 7-12. the future of the County." the community but also paves the The public is invited to visit the way for sustainable growth and
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Annual Maple Syrup Festival date is April 13th! Are you ready to fill yourself with homemade pancakes and mounds of delicious maple syrup? Mark your calendar because this week the Paris Lions Club dropped some news – the Annual Maple Syrup Festival, which attracts hundreds of people to Paris’ downtown core, will take place on Saturday, April 13th. Like any other year, watch for more details leading up to the event – including an interview with the Lion’s Club on what to expect this year!
