East Gwillimbury’s 2025 Budget maintains the lowest relative taxes in York Region

Released December 4, 2024.

Key investments will bolster community safety, maintain and grow assets and open the Health and Active Living Plaza in 2025.

East Gwillimbury’s (EG) 2025 Budget has been adopted, setting the course for key investments in community safety, assets and infrastructure, and service enhancements for the growing community. The budget ensures the continued delivery of high-quality services while maintaining the lowest relative property taxes in York Region.

The total approved budget of $73.5 million is comprised of $16.7 million for capital projects, $38.6 million for tax-supported programs, $12.8 million for water services, and $5.4 million for development fees.

Capital investments include:

• Holland Landing Fire Station renovations
• New personal protective gear for firefighters
• Renovations and improvements to recreational facilities, including beach volleyball and pickleball courts
• Road rehabilitation
• Improvements to stormwater management ponds

The 2025 budget includes an annual tax levy increase of $150 for the average homeowner or $12.50 per month.

The increase of $12.50 per month provides:

• Existing programs and services: Continuation of the Town’s quality services, such as snow removal, garbage collection, parks and trails maintenance and by-law enforcement.
• Emergency Services investment: Funding for enhanced emergency response, including funding for four new full-time firefighters.
• Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP) operational costs: The budget includes funding to support the facility's operational costs and programming, including staff costs for the first-ever swimming pool in EG. The HALP is expected to open in 2025.
• Asset Management: An increase in funding for asset repairs and replacement, including road and bridge rehabilitation, vehicles, facilities and technology.
• Legislative changes/enhanced services: Funding was provided to support increased demands related to legislative and service requirements.

The budget also includes a Water and Wastewater Services rate increase of approximately $5 per month for the average user. This enables the Town to continue to provide clean and safe drinking water and wastewater services.

“The 2025 budget represents our commitment to responsibly manage East Gwillimbury’s growth while maintaining quality services for residents,” said Mayor Virginia Hackson. “This budget reflects Council’s approach to fiscal responsibility, community safety, and ongoing improvements to infrastructure and services. By maintaining the lowest relative taxes in York Region, we provide residents with value for their investment in the community.”

The 2025 budget is the result of a comprehensive review process, including departmental discussions, community presentations, and analysis of growth and inflationary pressures. The budget highlights the Town's focus on continuous improvement, fiscal responsibility, and a forward-thinking approach to long-term sustainability.

For more information about the 2025 Business Plan and Budget, please visit the Town of East Gwillimbury website at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/budget.

Key facts:

• Under the authority granted by sections 284.3 and 284.16 of Part VI.1 (Special Powers and Duties of the Head of Council) of the Municipal Act, 2001, on September 24, 2024, the Mayor directed the Treasurer to prepare the proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Budget for the Town and make the proposed budget available to the public.
• EG’s Strategic Plan guides the Town in providing programs and services to support a sustainable future where residents and businesses can thrive. The Plan is made up of five strategic priorities with corresponding key deliverables that ensure East Gwillimbury remains well-planned, well-managed, and resilient.

For more information:

Bethany Lee, Director of Communications and Customer Service

blee@eastgwillimbury.ca