Draft 2026 Kingston city budget includes 3.75-per-cent tax increase

KINGSTON — Homeowners are looking at a city property tax increase of 3.75 per cent as council prepares to tackle the 2026 budget next week. Council is to meet for three nights next week to set the capital and operating budgets. This year’s budget, the third delivered by Mayor Bryan Paterson under the “Strong Mayor” powers, includes a record amount for road repairs, millions for homelessness supports and expanded public transit. “This budget holds true to the commitm