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Halifax councillors aim for lesser 4% increase to average property tax bill amid talk of austerity

by Zane Woodford November 25, 2022November 25, 2022

Halifax City Hall in June 2021. — Photo: Zane Woodford

Municipal staff recommended hiking the average Halifax property tax bill by 8%.

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Halifax councillors aim for lesser 4% increase to average property tax bill amid talk of austerity

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