As Hamilton councillors grapple with the financial future of Hamilton, Mayor Andrew King has pushed back the 10-Year plan as he continues to look for support for a proposed rates increase.
The meeting was originally scheduled for October 19 but Mayor Andrew King has deferred the meeting, saying it is important the draft plan he presents for Councillors to consider fully addresses the city's opportunities and challenges.
"We already had 6 December allocated as a 10-Year Plan discussion date, so the extra time will allow me to seek further detail on some topics and further feedback from councillors on the framework and budget for the plan," Mayor King says.
The 10-Year Plan, reviewed every three years, is initially led by the Mayor and then discussed by the Council. It sets out the Council's priorities for the next decade, how it provides the things Hamilton and its communities want and need, and how those things are paid for.
A raise of Hamilton rates was tabled at a briefing on October 4, and with the meeting being deferred could signal that the mayor is still seeking out support with what he wants for Hamilton.