FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WELLINGTON COUNTY- At today’s Council meeting, Wellington County Council passed its 2010 budget with a 2.6% increase. The budget protects key priority areas like social services, community safety and the environment, while providing for a series of investments designed to stimulate the local economy by investing in infrastructure and improving service levels in the County.
“This budget protects our top priorities, but it also reflects current economic conditions,” said Warden Joanne Ross-Zuj. “The County will invest $11.5 million in roads and bridges this year to maintain a safe and efficient transportation network across Wellington. Construction of the new O.P.P. detachment in Centre Wellington will also commence this year. These and other planned capital investments will create jobs in our community.”
“This budget strikes a careful balance between managed spending and protecting County services,” stated Councillor Chris White, Chair of the County’s Administration, Finance and Personnel Committee.
“The County of Wellington’s committment to the environment is reflected in its $400,000 contribution to the Rural Water Quality Programme and the continued growth of the Green Legacy Programme. This spring, the County will plant 156,000 trees, bringing the total to over 1 milion planted since the programme began in 2004,” commented Councillor Walter Trachsel, Chair of the County’s Planning and Land Division Committee.
“Our residents expect and deserve an excellent level of service,” said Warden Ross-Zuj. “This modest increase will ensure that all County of Wellington services are maintained and improved if necessary.”
For the average County of Wellington household, the 2.6% increase is approximately $53 annually.
For more information, please contact:
Andrea Ravensdale, County Communications Officer
(519) 837-2600 ext. 2320
andrear@wellington.ca
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