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Abbotsford may raise property taxes due to flooding recovery: mayor

Mayor Henry Braun standing on stage giving a speech to an audience wearing a black suit.
Abbotsford’s mayor Henry Braun, shares an update about a possible property tax increase. Photo courtesy of Henry Braun's Facebook page.
Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 05-05-2022
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As the Fraser Valley continues to recovers from November's flooding disaster, more costs may be on the horizon for Abbotsford.

Henry Braun, mayor of Abbotsford, told CIVL that property taxes will likely need to be raised in Abbotsford. While the Province of British Columbia covered most costs related to the response and recovery from the Fraser River flooding, it can’t cover the entire cost. As a result, the City of Abbotsford needs to attain money to pay off what it needed to during times of distress and disaster. One of the most feasible options is to raise property taxes for citizens of Abbotsford.

Listen to the CIVL interview with Mayor Braun below: 

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