A new Leger poll suggests nearly three-quarters of Edmonton homeowners do not want an increase to their property tax in 2019.

Higher electricity costs and new union contracts mean more expenses for the City of Edmonton. Meanwhile, MSI grants from the province are coming to an end.

The city has given city council the starting point on the upcoming four-year budget. There is no leeway on a 1 per cent hike for police, a 0.6 per cent increase for LRT and a 0.3 per cent jump for back alley work.