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Proposed 2024 Budget to be presented to Council at Meeting December 5

After months of planning and preparation by staff, culminating in a comprehensive review and deliberation by Council, the proposed 2024 budget will be considered for adoption at the upcoming Council meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023.

Proposed levy and total budget

The budget, endorsed by the Finance Committee consisting of all Council members, reflects a total municipal levy for 2024 of $28 million, constituting approximately 44% of the Municipality's overall $63 million budget. This...

2022 Audited Financial Statements

Residents are advised that the 2022 Audited Financial Statements are now complete. Please contact our Finance Department by email for copies of the financial statements.

Road Closure - Arthur Mark Drive

Residents are advised that Arthur Mark Drive is temporarily closed due to a water main break. Local traffic will be accommodated. Please use an alternate route to avoid the area. There may be delays along Peacock Boulevard. Bus Route B may be delayed due to the disruption. 

Residents in the area can expect lower than usual water pressure and rust may occur. Due to proximity of the power grid to the repair area, some customers may experience power interruptions. Elexicon is assisting with these...

Five Winners Selected for the Mayor’s Corner Drawing Contest

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

Five burgeoning artists have been selected as the winners of the Mayor’s Corner Drawing Contest; an initiative aimed at engaging youth ages 5 to 12 to draw a picture illustrating what they love about Port Hope.

“Selecting only five winners was a tough decision as we had lots of wonderful entries,” explains Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “The pictures are so well done, and they portray diverse perspectives of what our young residents love...

Special Finance Committee Meeting - November 28 and 30

A presentation of the proposed budget will take place at the upcoming Special Meeting of Finance Committee on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 and continue Thursday, November 30, 2023. Members of the public can attend this meeting and ask questions to Council Members during the designated question period. Meeting participation information will be posted on the meeting agenda, on our Agendas and Minutes page.

Community Engagement for the proposed budget is ongoing. Please visit the budget project page