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City of Toronto Launches 2025 Budget Consultations
The City of Toronto has officially launched its 2025 budget consultations, opening the process to residents for feedback on crucial issues like housing and community services. Regent Park TV attended the media conference at Toronto City Hall, where Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Shelley Carroll, Chair of the Budget Committee, highlighted the importance of public participation.
Fred Alvarado – Local Journalism Initiative
This year’s consultations, starting a month earlier than usual, offer multiple ways for residents, including those in Regent Park, to voice their concerns. These include an online survey available in 12 languages and six in-person or virtual consultation sessions. The first session is scheduled for October 19 at North York Memorial Hall.
Mayor Chow emphasized the importance of community input, stating, "We want to hear from you, the people of Toronto." Councillor Carroll echoed this, calling the process inclusive and collaborative.
For Regent Park, these consultations are particularly significant as the community continues to grapple with housing affordability and access to vital services. Residents' input will directly shape the city's financial decisions, potentially influencing programs that affect the neighbourhood.
The 2025 budget, shaped by these consultations, will be proposed by Mayor Chow in February 2025, with City Council's review to follow on February 11.
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