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Welcome to the Town of Essex Budget Webpage
Each year, the Town of Essex completes an annual budget process to create a budget that supports the strategic priorities set-out by Council, and enhances the quality of life for residents.
The budget is made up of:
- Operating Budget: Annual operations of Town facilities and services, primarily funded through taxation and user fees.
- Capital Budget: Capital program for all Town projects, primarily funded through taxation, grants, and reserves.
The Budget directly impacts the residents of the Town of Essex. From road work to snow plows, and splash pads to recreational programming, the municipal budget contributes to a healthy and vibrant community for all.
Through the budget process, town administration works diligently to meet the needs of the Strategic Plan, while remaining fiscally responsible.
2023 Budget
View the 2022 Capital and Operating Budget and view past reports on our Budgets and Financial Reports page.
Where do my Tax dollars go?
| Distribution of $100 of Property Tax | Distribution of the $58.95 Property Taxes within the Town of Essex | |
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Council | $15.36 |
| Infrastructure Services | $14.29 | |
| Community Services | $11.90 | |
| Fire | $5.61 | |
| Police | $4.90 | |
| Corporate Services | $2.35 | |
| Office of the CAO | $2.86 | |
| Development Services | $1.71 | |
| Other | $0.44 | |
Budget 101
Budget Introduction
Check out this informative video from MFOA Ontario.
Budget FAQs
Contact Us
Have questions about the Municipal Budget? Contact the team at budget@essex.ca.
We Want to Hear from You
Your voice matters. As a valued member of our community, we want to ensure that you have the opportunity to share your thoughts throughout the budget process.
Public Engagement is an important part of the process, ultimately aiding in the formulation of the final municipal budget. Residents pay property taxes and in return, use services and assets provided by the Town. As a result of their contributions, the residents play an important role in advising which services are of importance.
Submit your feedback on the 2023 Draft Budget at the link below.
| How much will be allocated toward road repair? |
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Included in the proposed 2023 Budget is over $3.4 million in different Roads Projects. Some of these projects include a Rehabilitation of the Ridge Road from County Road 20 to Huffman Road as well as a Hot Mix Asphalt Program that includes resurfacing for a variety of locations including Wright Road to CR50 South and North Malden Road to Walker Side Road to CR 11.
The net Operating Budget for roads is proposed at $1.2 million. This includes unpaved/paved roads and shoulder maintenance. |
| Can you provide details on the budget focus and process? |
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Great thought William. Let us break down your inquiry into 2 parts:
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