Not the full picture. Built from public records, which leave things out.Read by hand, Oct 2026DetailsThis is built from public records, which leave a lot out, and some of it may be wrong or out of date. Check the sources, and tell us if you spot a mistake. What this site can't tell you Read by hand. We read Zorra's own documents for this site in October 2026; the Sources page lists which ones. The comparisons with other places still come from the Province's yearly reports.
A clear, checkable guide to Zorra's budget, taxes and council decisions. A rural township in Oxford County, with a mayor and four ward councillors. Every figure links back to the public record.
$2,394,631increase in total reserves during 2025 (worked out by us)
Reserves are money a council sets aside in savings accounts for later costs. Total reserves rose from $8,541,790 to $10,936,421 in 2025, a rise of $2,394,631 (worked out by us). The reserve for replacing capital (roads, bridges, buildings, vehicles) rose from $5,021,281 to $7,028,191. At the same time, the statements show the Township bought $3,046,245 of capital assets against a budgeted $4,465,149, and cash rose by $1,401,553.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 3 sources
$2,457,648drains receivable at December 31, 2025, up from $1,448,441
The statements list "Drains receivable", money the Township expects to collect for municipal drainage work. It rose from $1,448,441 to $2,457,648 in 2025, an increase of $1,009,207 (worked out by us). We did not find a note in the statements that explains the increase or says how it will be collected.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 1 source
$1,407,1002026 budget for policing services, after $1,478,974 in 2025
Policing (the contract with the Ontario Provincial Police) is one of the largest single lines. Its budget rose from $1,243,287 in 2024 to $1,478,974 in 2025, a rise of $235,687 (worked out by us), then falls to $1,407,100 in the final 2026 budget. The Township's draft budget report says Council did not lower the 2025 budget when the province gave relief, and instead moved the relief to a reserve to fund later adjustments.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 2 sources
Zorra spent $1.0M on running the town office in 2019 and $1.9M in 2025. Prices only went up about 21% in that time. Only 6 of 46 similar towns had faster growth here.
Found automatically from the town's financial reports · 3 sources
Zorra spent $3.3M on roads and snow in 2019 and $4.9M in 2025. Prices only went up about 21% in that time. Only 5 of 46 similar towns had faster growth here.
Found automatically from the town's financial reports · 3 sources
$2,702,951gap between budgeted and actual spending in 2025 (worked out by us); $2,499,531 of it is amortization
The audited statements for 2025 print a budget column beside the actual results. Total spending was budgeted at $11,846,790 and came in at $14,549,741, a gap of $2,702,951 (worked out by us). The Township says it does not put amortization (the yearly write-down of what roads, buildings and equipment are worth as they wear out) in its budget, but the statements do count it. Amortization was $2,499,531, which explains most of the gap. About $203,420 is left after taking it out (worked out by us). Transportation (roads and bridges) shows the largest line gap: $4,759,261 budgeted and $6,701,687 actual.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 3 sources
$9,332,125net long-term liabilities at December 31, 2025, down from $10,218,982
At the end of 2025 the Township's financial assets were greater than its liabilities: net financial assets of $2,848,201, after net debt of $(176,839) a year earlier. Long-term debt fell from $10,218,982 to $9,332,125. The notes list repayments of $865,853 due in 2026 and $644,162 in 2027, and interest paid on long-term debt was $436,344 in 2025.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 3 sources
$23,8502026 budget for general insurance under financial expenses, down from $32,000
The final 2026 budget shows general insurance falling in many departments. General insurance under financial expenses goes from $32,000 to $23,850. Fire insurance goes from $38,260 to $28,500. The building department's insurance line goes from $24,270 to $18,100. The Township's draft budget report lists "insurance savings" and says part of the savings is going into an insurance reserve.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 3 sources
The 2026 budget for council is $156,535, up from $146,536 in 2025. Council honorariums (pay) are budgeted at $121,782. Conference costs go from $5,000 to $9,000. Separately, the elections budget goes from $16,850 to $25,000, with voters' supplies going from $1,850 to $30,000. An Ontario municipal election is held on October 26, 2026. We did not find a published statement of council pay on the Township's site, so we could not check what members were paid.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 3 sources
$3,146,055value of the Township's investment in ERTH at December 31, 2025
The Township owns 5.41% of ERTH Corporation. The investment is worth $3,146,055 in the statements: a promissory note (a loan to ERTH) of $815,000 at 7.25%, and equity of $2,331,055. In 2025 the Township received interest of $59,088 and its share of a dividend of $55,714, together $114,802 (worked out by us). The 2026 budget counts on $108,000 from interest and dividends.
Found by reading the town's own documents · 2 sources
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