Newmarket Council Highlights: January 18, 2021 Councillor Kelly Broome
Council declared Eddie, the mandarin duck an honorary duck of Newmarket. Eddie, the mandarin duck had escaped from his rescue home and made his way into Fairy Lake. His presence in Newmarket caught the attention of the National press and has brought many smiles and feelings of joy to all residents especially during a time when it is needed the most. He is now safely at home but Eddie, the mandarin duck will forever be an honorary duck of Newmarket.
Council continues to support residents, elderly residents and small local businesses by introducing a 2021 Financial Relief Program. This program will provide a more targeted approach to residents and businesses who are experiencing financial challenges during the pandemic. Details include:
Waiving penalty and interests on unpaid property taxes for eligible residents who demonstrate a financial need
Increasing the existing property tax rebates for eligible elderly residents by 40 per cent
Increasing the existing water and wastewater rebate for eligible residents by 19 per cent
Introducing a new water rebate for eligible small local businesses and local business tenants on their water account. This rebate will amount to $1,000 for the year.
Final details of about the 2021 Financial Relief Plan will be released in the upcoming weeks.