Not asking you to create a spreadsheet and do the math... that's been done for us already.
Whether you choose to see and hear everything with cynical eyes and ears is your choice. I tend to look at this as a great opportunity. Our economy, office vacancy crisis, unemployment issues won't be solved entirely by the 2026 Games.. but they will certainly contribute positively to the recovery.
If you are looking at the possibility of the 2026 Games having an impact on your property tax burden, that question was answered (yet again) at tonight's town hall. Worst case scenario, if the entire City contribution to the Games was allocated to expected property tax revenue, the average residential property tax bill would rise 1-1.5% or approximately $25.00 annually. Good news is.. the $370M contribution will be funded by other income sources other than residential taxes.
I encourage everyone, YES vote, NO vote, undecided to get online and watch tonight's CBC town hall.
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