Policing issues take spotlight on Ottawa city budget day

Posted Dec 14, 2016 04:39:34 PM.

Last Updated Dec 15, 2016 06:46:10 AM.

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OTTAWA – The City of Ottawa has approved the 2017 city budget following a marathon session at city council on Wednesday.

The 2017 budget includes a two per cent increase to property taxes and a five per cent increase to water rates.

Police issues dominate council debate

Ottawa police Chief Charles Bordeleau was grilled by councillors over the rise of murders in 2016. The police budget was eventually passed in a vote of 21-3.

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Draft budget goes to council for vote Wednesday

Ottawa will also debut a new low income transit pass in 2017. The EquiPass will available to low income earners in the spring.

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