Islands Trust Council Approves 2019/20 Budget

governance · 2019-03-13 · Gabriola Island

At its March 13, 2019 meeting on Gabriola Island, the Islands Trust Council approved a $7.94 million budget for 2019/20. The budget includes a 2.0% tax increase overall, a 12.1% increase for Bowen Island taxpayers, wage increases for union staff, trustee remuneration increases, and funding for website improvements, outreach, and strategic projects.

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• “Gabriola Island—The Islands Trust Council approved a budget of $7.94 million for 2019/20 at its March 13th meeting on Gabriola Island... The budget results in a 12.1% increase for Bowen Island taxpayers... includes a 2.0% wage increase for all union staff... and funding for strategic projects.” — The Islands Grapevine – March 21st, 2019 (March 21st, 2019)

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