Property taxes are a growing concern for Ward 6 residents. With the cost of housing, groceries, utilities and everyday necessities continuing to put pressure on household budgets, every increase matters.
At the same time, Mississauga needs reliable public transit, safe roads, well-maintained parks, effective emergency services and infrastructure that will serve our community for decades to come.
Since taking office in 2022, we’ve worked to scrutinize spending, identify savings, challenge unnecessary expenses and advocate for a fairer share of regional costs.
Spending Wisely and Delivering Value
Keeping taxes affordable isn’t simply about cutting spending. It’s about making better decisions about where public money goes.
Some increases in the City’s budget are unavoidable. Inflation raises the cost of providing existing services, an expanding population creates new demands, and aging roads, bridges and facilities require maintenance and replacement.
But new programs and expanded services are choices that deserve careful consideration.
Before approving additional spending, we believe Council should ask some fundamental questions:
- Is this investment necessary, and what problem will it solve?
- Can we achieve the same results at a lower cost?
- Can existing resources be used more effectively?
- Is this the right time to make the investment?
- What will the decision cost taxpayers in future years?
An expense that seems affordable today can become a significant financial commitment when repeated year after year.
We support investments that deliver meaningful benefits to residents. But we also believe Council must be willing to question spending, find efficiencies and defer projects when doing so makes financial sense.
Responsible spending isn’t about providing fewer services. It’s about getting greater value from the money residents contribute.
Challenging Budgets and Finding Savings
Since 2022, we’ve proposed more than $70 million in budget reductions or deferrals at the City of Mississauga and Region of Peel.
Many of these initiatives have received Council approval, while others have not.
Our approach includes reviewing budgets in detail, questioning spending proposals and looking for opportunities to reduce costs without compromising essential services.
At Peel Region, we’ve helped advance significant changes to control administrative spending. These include limits on staffing growth, reductions in administrative positions and adjustments to staffing budgets as responsibilities move from the Region to local municipalities.
Measures advanced through the 2026 Regional Budget process contributed to a package of approximately $12.25 million in savings, helping moderate tax increases while protecting frontline services.
At the City, we’ve challenged new spending commitments, supported cost-saving measures and continued to encourage staff to find more efficient ways of delivering services.
Not every proposed reduction is approved, and not every cost can be eliminated. Some expenses can only be deferred, while others are necessary to maintain essential infrastructure and services.
Our responsibility is to examine the options carefully and make sure residents receive good value for their money.
Fighting for Mississauga’s Fair Share
One of the biggest opportunities to reduce the financial burden on Mississauga taxpayers lies beyond the City’s own operating budget.
Residents pay property taxes that support both the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel. Regional spending includes major services such as policing, paramedics and public health.
But the costs of some regional services are not shared equally between municipalities.
For example, Mississauga pays approximately 62% of Peel Regional Police costs, even though Mississauga accounts for less than half the population served by the force.
The current funding formula relies on property assessments rather than population. That places a disproportionate burden on Mississauga taxpayers.
The City estimated that its share of policing costs in 2026 would be approximately $104 million higher than under a population-based funding formula.
We support strong, properly funded police services. We also believe the cost of providing those services must be shared fairly.
Changing these arrangements requires action beyond Mississauga City Council. We continue to advocate for reforms that would protect local taxpayers while maintaining the services residents depend on.
Achieving a fairer funding formula could provide substantial and lasting tax relief for Mississauga households.
Listening to Residents and Being Transparent
Budget decisions affect every household, and residents deserve a meaningful opportunity to influence them.
We’ve hosted budget town halls, encouraged residents to participate in City consultations and invited feedback on proposed spending increases and new programs.
Those conversations help us understand where residents believe more investment is needed and where they think the City should exercise greater restraint.
Transparency is equally important.
Residents should understand not only how much their taxes are increasing, but also why costs are changing, which services are receiving additional funding and what alternatives Council considered.
We regularly publish information about City and Regional budgets, explain significant spending decisions and share our position on measures being considered by Council.
You can follow these discussions in our Budget and Taxes articles.
Keeping Mississauga Affordable for the Future
Mississauga faces growing financial challenges.
Our roads, buildings and infrastructure are aging. Public transit must respond to changing travel patterns and increased demand. Population growth and redevelopment are creating new needs, while municipalities have limited ways to raise revenue.
These pressures won’t disappear by postponing difficult decisions.
We need to maintain essential infrastructure, invest where it will produce long-term benefits and avoid creating unnecessary ongoing expenses.
That means continuing to seek efficiencies, questioning how services are delivered and encouraging innovation that can improve results without continually increasing costs.
It also means working with other levels of government to ensure municipalities have the resources and funding arrangements needed to serve their communities fairly.
Our goal is a Mississauga that remains affordable, well-managed and able to invest in its future.
Understanding Your Property Taxes
Your property tax bill includes costs for the City of Mississauga, the Region of Peel and education.
In 2026, approximately 37 cents of each property tax dollar collected went to City services, 48 cents to the Region of Peel and 15 cents to education.
Understanding this breakdown helps explain why decisions made by Regional Council and other levels of government have a significant impact on the amount residents pay.
For more information, visit our Property Taxes in Mississauga guide or use our Property Tax Calculator to explore where your tax dollars go.
How Our Priorities Were Shaped
Our priorities grew out of conversations with thousands of Ward 6 residents. Traffic safety, rising property taxes, City responsiveness and neighbourhood safety were among the concerns raised most frequently.
Those conversations helped shape our three priorities: Safe Streets, Fair Taxes and Strong Neighbourhoods. They continue to guide our work as we listen to residents, address local concerns and look for opportunities to improve our communities.
- Safe StreetsSlower traffic and safer crossings on the streets where you live.
- Fair TaxesCareful spending, so your tax dollars deliver good value.
- Strong NeighbourhoodsParks, community spaces and the groups that bring neighbours together.
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