Property tax hike included in Gillingham’s costed platform

Scott Gillingham, the incumbent mayor candidate, has outlined a costed platform for Gillingham, Manitoba, which includes a proposed 3.5 percent increase in property taxes for 2027. If elected, this tax hike would go into effect on Wednesday, following his re-election. The platform also mentions that the property tax target for the 2028 to 2030 budget years will be determined by the city council, aiming to keep annual hikes "close to inflation" and ensure affordability while protecting essential services.

Gillingham does not propose setting a maximum cap on further property tax hikes in subsequent years. Additionally, the incumbent mayor may consider a "potential" frontage fee hike of $1 per foot in 2028, should additional revenue be needed to maintain infrastructure investment against inflation. It is worth noting that the business tax would remain frozen at its current rate.