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The first annual update to the approved 2024-2027 multi-year budget will begin on Wednesday, November 13 when the 2025 annual budget update is presented to Council, Municipal officials say.
This marks the beginning of a political review process that includes opportunities for public input.
All budget meetings will be held in-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre as well as livestreamed on YourTV CK’s YouTube Channel.
Note that the two community consultation events are being held virtually.
Opening Night
– At 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 13 the 2025 annual budget update will be tabled. At this time, the budget will be available for viewing on the municipal website at www.chatham-kent.ca/ourbudget
Community Consultations
A brief summary of the 2025 annual budget update will be presented by administration at the beginning of each community consultation event, followed by an opportunity for public input through a live Q&A session. These events are taking place virtually on Chatham-Kent’s Facebook Live feed (www.facebook.com/MunicCK) as follows:
– Wednesday, November 20 from 12 to 1 p.m.
– Thursday, November 21 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Budget Deliberations
Council will meet to begin their budget deliberations as follows:
– Tuesday, November 26 from 6 to 10 p.m.
– Wednesday, November 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. (if required)
– Thursday, November 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. (if required)
If more time is required, Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 have also been set aside.
Deputations
Anyone wishing to make a deputation to Council regarding the budget can do so either at the Opening Night meeting on November 13 or at the first night of deliberations on November 26. Requests and submissions must be sent by email to ckfps@chatham-kent.ca before noon on these dates respectively.
General comments regarding the budget can be submitted at any time by email to ckfps@chatham-kent.ca, by post mail to Budget & Performance Services, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King St. West, Chatham, Ontario N7M 5K8, or by phone to 519-360-1998.
