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CBRM officials at legislature fighting for better funding deal from NS

Port Hawkesbury, NS, Canada / 101.5 The Hawk
Kelli Rickard
Oct 30, 2023 | 10:27 AM


CBRM officials at legislature fighting for better funding deal from NS

The Nova Scotia Legislature (via Facebook)

Cape Breton Regional Municipality council and staff are set to address the Law Amendments committee regarding a proposed funding deal at the provincial legislature in Halifax.

Mayor Amanda McDougall says if Bill 340 is passed it would mean a tax hike for CBRM residents, who already have the highest property taxes in Nova Scotia.

In a Facebook post, McDougall says during today’s presentation they will fight for a better funding deal from the government.

Premier Tim Houston has said it’s a good deal for everybody and that other municipalities agree.

More to come on this story.