City of Cambridge approves 2.38 per cent tax increase in 2019 budget

Cambridge city council has approved their 2019 operating budget that comes with a 2.38 per cent tax increase.

It represents an extra $32 over 2018 on the average house, according to a news release.

The city said savings were found through a review of actual expenditures over the past three years and identifying areas where increased revenue has been achieved.

“As a council, we have a commitment to look deep into the staff proposed budget to find efficiencies while maintaining quality programs and services,” said Coun. Mike Mann, budget and audit committee chair.

“This budget is a balance of the growing needs of our community and a fiscally responsible approach.”

The city’s water utility budget has also been approved, representing an increase for water and wastewater of 4.31 per cent — or $48 annually for the average house.

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The city said the increase is less than the projected increase due to significant reduction in water loss through investment in the city’s water and sewer infrastructure.