Lower Property Taxes
Saskatoon residents are facing a property tax increase unlike anything we’ve seen before.
The proposed 2026 budget calls for an 8.23% hike, with another 5.95% increase in 2027 - far above what most households and businesses can reasonably absorb.
Administration and the Mayor have warned Council that these decisions are not just about this year, and that “chasing short-term savings” could force residents to pay more later.
But, that’s a fallacy.
It assumes that every single thing the City is currently spending your money on should be a priority, meaning that anything cut from this year’s budget would automatically have to be reintroduced next year.
It also assumes there isn’t a single dollar of wasteful spending to be found at City Hall.
We disagree.
For example, this year’s budget proposes a new $8.6 million affordable housing plan.
Of course, no one wants less affordable housing!
But the City’s job is to handle land-use planning and zoning issues, not get involved in subsidizing actual housing projects.
The last thing we need is the City getting involved in things that aren’t its responsibility, when they’ve clearly shown they aren’t even doing a good job at the things that are their responsibility!
Council deliberations begin November 25th, and this is the time for residents to weigh in.
Add your name to this petition and tell City Council you want:
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No new property tax increase for 2026
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Spending focused on essential services like roads, policing, and fire protection
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Cuts to non-essential projects and a halt to bureaucratic expansion
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Responsible use of reserves to avoid future fiscal crises
Sign the petition now and tell Council to Lower Property Taxes:
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Spending focused on essential services like roads, policing, and fire protection
Cuts to non-essential projects and a halt to bureaucratic expansion
Responsible use of reserves to avoid future fiscal crises
Those with mortgages can’t absorb more increases. Where does the city think people are getting more money from to keep up?