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Lower Property Taxes

Strathcona County residents are facing a major tax increase in 2026.

County administration is forecasting a 6.63% municipal tax revenue hike, driven by rising costs, large capital projects, and a renewed push to rebuild reserves that were paused in 2025.

Unfortunately, spending continues to rise faster than families can afford, and taxpayers are being asked to shoulder the burden.

Of the 6.63% increase, 4.39% is tied directly to capital pressures - advancing the new indoor fieldhouse, taking on debt for multiple major projects like the first stage of Bremner, Station 7 in Cambrian, and The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre, and replenishing reserves for future builds.

Another 0.59% is linked to The Pointe’s first full year of operations and hiring eight full-time firefighters.

And 1.65% comes from base operations - the ongoing cost of running local government.

At the same time, Strathcona County is taking on significantly more debt.

The municipality is projected to jump from 17% to 41% of its legislated debt limit - a 24-point increase in a single year - driven almost entirely by new capital commitments.

Inflation continues to strain the budget as labour, material, and equipment costs are all going up.

Administration insists these pressures make tax hikes unavoidable.

But families in Strathcona County are facing the same inflationary pressure - without the ability to raise their own income by 6.63%.

Instead of passing these costs directly on to residents, the County should take a hard look at spending priorities and ensure they are focused on essential services first.

Budget deliberations begin later this month, so now is the time to speak up.

If you think Strathcona County should tighten its belt instead of raising taxes by 6.63%, we need your support.

Add your name to our petition calling for:

No new property tax increase for 2026
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

Sign the petition now and tell Council to Lower Property Taxes:

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754 signatures
Goal: 1,000 Signatures

Lower Property Taxes

Strathcona County residents are facing a major tax increase in 2026.

County administration is forecasting a 6.63% municipal tax revenue hike, driven by rising costs, large capital projects, and a renewed push to rebuild reserves that were paused in 2025.

Unfortunately, spending continues to rise faster than families can afford, and taxpayers are being asked to shoulder the burden.

Of the 6.63% increase, 4.39% is tied directly to capital pressures - advancing the new indoor fieldhouse, taking on debt for multiple major projects like the first stage of Bremner, Station 7 in Cambrian, and The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre, and replenishing reserves for future builds.

Another 0.59% is linked to The Pointe’s first full year of operations and hiring eight full-time firefighters.

And 1.65% comes from base operations - the ongoing cost of running local government.

At the same time, Strathcona County is taking on significantly more debt.

The municipality is projected to jump from 17% to 41% of its legislated debt limit - a 24-point increase in a single year - driven almost entirely by new capital commitments.

Inflation continues to strain the budget as labour, material, and equipment costs are all going up.

Administration insists these pressures make tax hikes unavoidable.

But families in Strathcona County are facing the same inflationary pressure - without the ability to raise their own income by 6.63%.

Instead of passing these costs directly on to residents, the County should take a hard look at spending priorities and ensure they are focused on essential services first.

Budget deliberations begin later this month, so now is the time to speak up.

If you think Strathcona County should tighten its belt instead of raising taxes by 6.63%, we need your support.

Add your name to our petition calling for:

No new property tax increase for 2026
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

Sign the petition now and tell Council to Lower Property Taxes:

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Lorne Wilson signed 2025-11-21 09:09:36 -0700
Terry Halter signed 2025-11-21 09:01:19 -0700

Coupled with an increase in assessed value it will be more than 6.6%.
Helen Wowk signed 2025-11-21 08:57:54 -0700
Kendra Barker signed 2025-11-21 08:51:59 -0700
Cheryl Kurek signed 2025-11-21 08:41:34 -0700
Don Stuparyk signed 2025-11-21 08:15:35 -0700
Chijioke Ukiwe signed 2025-11-21 08:09:51 -0700

While certain states in the US are clamouring for the abolition of the property taxes, Strathcona County is fixated on reckless spending. The idea of property taxes in itself is illogical. A one-time purchase of a home triggers a lifelong remittance to the government, while other forms of taxation are also being exacted. It’s time to revisit the original intent of taxation. This drunken sailor approach to spending other people’s money needs to stop!
Justin Pope signed 2025-11-21 08:06:17 -0700
KellyLee Carrol signed 2025-11-21 08:04:36 -0700
Kathryn Babowal signed 2025-11-21 08:02:25 -0700
Greg Douglas signed 2025-11-21 07:54:59 -0700

I’m totally okay with cutting services, lowering administrative overhead and dropping our taxes. I’ll be just fine without neighbourhood ice cream parties, paid for by the taxpayers. Honest.
Bonnie Gamborski signed 2025-11-21 07:53:41 -0700
Angie Lieberman signed 2025-11-21 07:51:05 -0700
Eldon Gibb signed 2025-11-21 07:50:36 -0700

Too many county employees. Our daughter worked there for a summer and saw the bloat first hand.
Norma Lazowski signed 2025-11-21 07:47:39 -0700
Deb MacIntyre signed 2025-11-21 07:45:16 -0700
Johnny Ashford signed 2025-11-21 07:39:57 -0700

Our taxes and property taxes are already to high , not necessary to raise them again !
Cathy Holmes signed 2025-11-21 07:39:52 -0700
Brent Arnold signed 2025-11-21 07:38:34 -0700
Leon Benoit signed 2025-11-21 01:13:19 -0700

There is no need for the County of Strathcona to raise taxes period. We have a huge industrial base. Just stop all of this unnecessary spending. None of the councillors ran on these increases in the recent election.
Janette Kondra signed 2025-11-20 19:23:17 -0700
Dana Boyson signed 2025-11-20 17:57:00 -0700

Cost of housing is already ridiculous and the county unnecessary roadwork for what to raise our taxes …this is ludicrous
Sharlene Smith signed 2025-11-20 17:39:45 -0700

Get competent people in who KNOW how to budget
Benjamin Biel signed 2025-11-20 16:40:23 -0700
Kevin Merz signed 2025-11-20 15:41:43 -0700
Gregory Henkelman signed 2025-11-20 12:35:38 -0700
David Beulah signed via Laurie Beulah 2025-11-20 11:52:37 -0700

Treat your taxpayers with respect and do the hard work of finding and eliminating waste.
Elaine Boyson signed 2025-11-20 10:44:28 -0700

this year county spent millions towards a pet project. Tennis court which is rarely used. These expenses must be stopped when county residences are lining up in food banks. County needs to do more tax cut backs to help residents. Residents are still annoyed with the spending on some street bumps – 100% wasted taxed money. They are dangerous and senseless and should be removed. During campaign it was brought up with no positive feedback on removal. Wasteful. We lived here over 40 years. The best living experience was under Iris Evans a smart conservative leader. Taxpayers had taxes reduced to her smart leadership. Lets keep it minimal to only necessities on spending.
Leonard Goulet signed 2025-11-20 10:07:54 -0700

No surprise after an election that was ignored by over 70% of residents. Elections are for the purpose of change and moving forward. Petitions , referendums and plebesites are by design fraud. I’ll sign the petition but remind every one that this administration is the same arrogant, ignorant and incompetent run by the previous Darrel Reid.
Emily Gerlach signed 2025-11-20 10:03:48 -0700