Your town, in plain words
A clear, checkable guide to Mono's budget, taxes and council decisions. A town of about 9,700 people in Southwestern Ontario. Every figure links back to the public record.
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+14%town property tax, 2024 to 2025
In 2025, Mono collected $1.4M more in its own property tax than in 2024. That is a 14% jump, while prices went up about 2.1%. Only 2 of 46 similar towns raised theirs by more.
Found automatically from the town's financial reports · 3 sources
$7.6Min savings at the end of 2025
Towns keep savings (called reserves) to pay for new trucks, roof repairs and surprises. Mono had $7.6M saved at the end of 2025, down from $10.2M in 2019. That is 59% of one year's spending. Only 6 of 46 similar towns had less, compared with what they spend.
Found automatically from the town's financial reports · 2 sources
$3.1Mowed in unpaid property tax, end of 2025
At the end of 2025, $3.1M of property tax had been billed but not paid. That is 12% of everything billed. Only 5 of 46 similar towns had a higher share. A year earlier it was $2.9M.
Found automatically from the town's financial reports · 2 sources
A property tax bill in Mono pays for three governments. Only part of it goes to the town, and that part is what Mono council controls.
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