Public invited to weigh in on budget priorities Monday, including an extra $372k in gas tax funding
Monday, September 20 will be more than just election day in Sackville. Town council will gather for a special meeting to hear from local residents and groups about priorities for the 2022 budget.
Unlike council meeting question periods where residents can just show up to make comments, the town is asking that anyone planning to present at the meeting register to do so with the town clerk by end of day Tuesday.
Last year, town council heard from a number of groups who had received funding from the town previously through its community development grants program. Renaissance Sackville, Sackville Minor Hockey, the Sackville Skate Club, Rural Rides, Live Bait Theatre, Sappyfest and Levee on the Lake all presented, mostly reporting on what they had done with their previous grants. Applications for the community development grants program are due on October 15.
Two residents also presented their ideas for new or continued budget priorities at last year’s meeting. Wendy Alder called for beautification of the area around Exit 506, and Alex Thomas made a pitch for further investment in the town’s skate park.
During budget deliberations this year, Sackville town council will be considering how to spend an additional $372,387 in gas tax funding. The money can be spent on a number of different infrastructure projects that must be approved by the province.… Continue