Group proposes alternative budget to counter massive Woolwich tax increases

Group proposes alternative budget to counter massive Woolwich tax increases

A group of concerned Woolwich residents is drafting an alternative budget to show the mayor and councillors how to tackle a reserve fund shortage without imposing another big tax rise.Retired Conestogo businessman Hardy Willms and other members of the Property Taxpayers Alliance said many households are already at “breaking point” and need relief.Willms, a former chief financial officer, hopes that the prospect of next year’s election might make…