Returning the 2026 police budget until reductions are shown
Preliminary vote
General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.
This motion was defeated at General Committee, so it was not among the committee’s recommendations to Council.
Motion failed
4–7
4 for7 against
Councillor Votes
Full Resolution Text
That Council return the 2026 Police Services Board request that the Board not resubmit the budget unless it includes demonstrated reductions to the overall spending increase, and a clear explanation of where those savings have been found.
Meeting Details
General Committee
Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 George Street North