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OpenCouncil

Open Council is an independent, volunteer-run site with a simple aim: to make it much easier for anyone to follow what is going on in their municipality’s town council by making information more easily accessible. Read more about us.
Municipal Government Guides
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Neighbourhood Associations

Belleville
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2026 Draft Belleville Departmental Plans

Belleville
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2026 Draft Operating Budget Summary Book

Belleville
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2026 draft operating budget survey closes Feb. 18

Municipal Government Guides
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Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)

Provincial Government Guides
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Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO)

Ontario
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Provide feedback on Alto high-speed train route until April 24, 2026

Belleville
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Belleville’s incentive programs offered more in subsidies for downtown store facelifts ($25k) than to create affordable housing ($10k)

Belleville
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Belleville homeowners paid 62% of the tax bill in 2025 and hold 75% of the property value

Belleville
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Belleville granted $14.4M in industrial subsidies over 3 years, funded by property taxes

Municipal Government Guides
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Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)

Municipal Government Guides
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Base budget

Municipal Government Guides
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Tax Increment Equivalent Rebates (T.I.E.R)

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