The Editor,
Unless there is a clear plan to address it, Cornwall’s next city council will be presiding over annual municipal tax increases of roughly 6%, potentially amounting to an 80% increase over the next decade.
At the same time, the city is projected to exceed its internal debt limit by 2027, with taxpayers paying approximately $25 million annually in debt servicing by 2029.
This is not sustainable-and it is certainly not good news for residents.
As the municipal election approaches, taxpayers deserve more than general promises. They deserve clarity. How does each candidate intend to manage this growing financial burden? What trade-offs are they prepared to make? Are there realistic alternatives to continued tax increases and rising debt?
These are not abstract questions. They go directly to affordability, quality of life, and the long-term financial health of our city.
Voters should demand clear, detailed answers before they cast their ballots.
Mark A. MacDonald, Cornwall
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