The Town of Lakeshore crest sits behind the council table at the municipal building in Belle River. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Town of Lakeshore crest sits behind the council table at the municipal building in Belle River. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
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Final Stretch For Lakeshore's Budget

Lakeshore's 2015 budget could be approved tonight.

Mayor Tom Bain says councillors cut $20,000 from the budget on Monday to bring the tax increase to just under 6%. While many residents would love the budget to include a tax freeze, Bain doesn't see it happening.

"I certainly would like to see [a 0%] too, but I know we've got infrastructure needs in the area of roads, sidewalks, things we've let slide the last couple years," says Bain. "I certainly hope we're able to cut it a percent or two at least."

Councillors will go over the budget again after tonight's council meeting set for 6pm.

Tecumseh Town Council is expected to approve a 0.8% increase for its 2015 budget tonight.

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