Greater Sudbury council approves $1.5-billion budget, 3.9% tax hike - Take our poll Councillors opt to hold a number of projects - including the demolition of the Sudbury Arena - to whittle down the tax increase in 2026,

The City of #GreaterSudbury finalized its 2026-27 budgets on Wed. #Taxpayers will pay an increase of 3.9% next yr. The budget inc. a 1.5% capital levy, but several important amendments were deferred, inc. 2 #TransitionalHousing projects. #Budget2026 #SudPoli
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Greater Sudbury council adds four firefighters, two mechanical officers Councillors also added new security staff for Greater Sudbury Housing; tax hike for 2026 as of Tuesday stands at 5.5 per cent.

The #GreaterSudbury finance cmte is meeting this wk to deliberate the 2026-27 budget. As of day one, taxpayers were looking at a 2026 tax increase of 5.5 per cent (but it has since dropped). #Budget2026 #SudPoli

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City announces management shuffle; new faces at Tom Davies Square The city announces under CAO Shari Lichterman, it has appointed new GMs to replace retiring staff and it has reorganized some departments

The City of #GreaterSudbury has announced some changes to its management structure, including new GMs, a couple of retirements and a new dept. The city says the changes will save money. New CAO Shari Lichterman started in Feb. She's off with a gallop. #SudPoli
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Twin pad arena project in Valley East far from a done deal - Take our poll Liberal MP says work to begin this fall. The city, however, has not secured the money it needs or even put the project up for bids.

Qs remain re: #ValleyEast #TwinPad project. @liberalca.bsky.social donated $5M, but CGS wants $20M f to move frwd. How much will #taxpayers fund? Who will pay for $61M project? Feds say construction will begin in Sept, but CGS has no concrete plan ATM. #SudPoli
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Greater Sudbury councillor, city and critic to meet regarding lawsuit Ward 11 Coun. Bill Leduc seeking at least $450,000 in damages.

Coun. Bill Leduc is #suing the City of #GreaterSudbury for at least $450K, for damages stemming ultimately from the 2022 municipal election. He is also suing Ward 11 resident Anastasia Rioux, who filed a claim with the elxn compliance audit cmte. #SudPoli
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Update: City of Greater Sudbury taps Mississauga administrator as new CAO Shari Lichterman joins the city on March 19, taking over from Ed Archer, who was let go last October.

The #CityOfGreaterSudbury has hired Shari Lichterman as its next CAO. She has extensive senior-level experience in Mississauga. She begins on March 19. Lichterman replaces Ed Archer, who was terminated last fall after 8+ years. #SudPoli #GreaterSudbury
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More homes proposed for Algonquin Road area of Greater Sudbury Planning staff supports the addition of 26 row homes and townhouses; neighbours, however, are not so keen.

City staff are recommending the #GreaterSudbury planning cmte approve an appy by #Dalron to rezone a tract of land in the Algonquin Rd area from low-density to medium-density. The co. wants to build 26 townhouses, rather than 15 single-family homes. #SudPoli
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City of Greater Sudbury 'recruiting the next generation of executive leaders' City council reorganizes municipality's executive structure; creates new positions.

Greater Sudbury announced this wk it is reorganizing TDS to improve operations and to welcome a new CAO. Former CAO Ed Archer was terminated last October. The major changes include separate chiefs for fire and paramedic services + 2 more deputy chiefs. #SudPoli
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Greater Sudbury mayor, councillors laud 4.8 per cent tax hike Budget strikes 'strikes a thoughtful balance between addressing our community’s immediate needs and making strategic, long-term investments'

Council re-adopted the #2025Budget earlier this week. Totalling $800M, it carries a 4.8% tax increase and a 4.8% hike to water/wastewater user fees. The City of Greater Sudbury says that's abt $22 more per month for the average homeowner. #SudPoli #BudgetTime
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Mayor wants Ottawa, Queen's Park to help fix crumbling Sudbury underpass It would cost $25 million to fix the College Street structure and add a roundabout, city staff says.

#GreaterSudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre will intro motion Tues aimed at securing $ to remediate #CollegeStreetUnderpass. An inspector recommended replacement in 2022. The mayor says the city should act soon. Staff is recommending addition of a roundabout. #SudPoli
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