Kawartha Lakes Council hosts public meeting on 2026 Budget; learn how to get involved

Kawartha Lakes – Members of the public are welcome to attend and participate in an evening meeting on the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget.

Special Council Budget Meeting

Date: Wednesday November 12, 2025

Time: 7pm

Location: City Hall, Council Chambers, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay or via Livestream on the City’s YouTube Channel.  

The meeting begins with an overview of the Mayor's proposed budget by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer and Sara Beukeboom, Director of Corporate Services.

Get involved

Members of the public are welcome to speak to Council for five minutes on a topic related to the budget, either in person or via zoom. This is called making a deputation to Council.

To make a deputation relating to the 2026 Proposed Budget:

To make a deputation electronically via zoom or to register in advance to make a deputation in-person submit a Deputation Request Form by 12:00 pm on November 12, 2025. The Form is available on the website: Deputation Request Form.

Or

To make a deputation in-person in Council Chambers, the deadline to register will be 6:45 pm on November 12, 2025. A sign-up sheet will be available at City Hall for the in-person registration.

Or

Submit correspondence relating to the 2026 Proposed Budget by sending an email to clerks@kawarthalakes.ca by 12:00pm on November 12, 2025.

Read ahead:

·       View a copy of the 2026 Proposed Budget online, and follow along with all other meetings in the Budget process at www.kawarthalakes.ca/budget.

·       Jump In! Watch explainer videos and learn more about the budget engagement process at www.jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/2026budget.

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