The 2026 Budget has been adopted by West Lincoln.
With Council prioritizing affordability this year, the tax levies in the budget increased just 1.26% over 2025, representing an annual increase of $21.71 for the Township portion of the average non-urban home's tax bill, and $23.55 for the average urban residence.
Mayor Cheryl Ganann said the budget reflects a balanced approach; maintaining and improving the quality of life in the community while also protecting residents from undue financial strain.
Infrastructure improvement
- Twenty Road Resurfacing, from Range Road 2 to South Grimsby Road 8
- Dufferin Street Reconstruction, including water and wastewater infrastructure
- South Grimsby Road 8 Road Resurfacing from Regional Road 20 to Twenty Road
Service enhancement
- Software to speed up building permitting, streamline resident-staff communication and improve customer service experience
- Expanded customer service model to create a one-window approach across Municipal Offices and the West Lincoln Community Centre
- Strategic investment to improve and grow community events, expand recreation programming and increase community engagement
- Website updates to improve accessibility, navigation and create a clearer path to information
Economic development
- Projects to improve collaboration with industry partners across West Lincoln to attract new business and retain and grow existing businesses
- New Economic Development Strategy
The 2026 Budget can be viewed on the Township’s Budgets and Finances webpage.
(Written by: DJ Blokzyl)