A virtual city meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday during which councillors are expected to formally approve property tax relief for those who need the support.
Eisenberger says the proposal is to offer a “two-month tax deferral for all intents and purposes,” waiving penalties and interest for any unpaid tax installments for 60 days and “pushing it down the road until such time as everything stabiliizes.” The mayor acknowledges that “it’s not everything,” but when combined with the assistance that the federal and provincial governments are putting on the table, he’s hopeful that it will help people get through the current crisis. “Whatever we can do to help one another get through this, we should be doing in every way