The Township of Ramara will begin discussions for the 2026 Budget on Oct. 23, 2025, when the Mayor’s Proposed Budget is presented at a Special Meeting of Council at the Township Administration Building at 9:30 a.m.
This marks the first year Ramara is operating under Ontario’s new legislated budget framework for designated municipalities, commonly referred to as the “strong mayor” system. Under the Municipal Act, the Mayor is required to propose the Township’s annual budget on or before Feb. 1, 2026.
How to Participate
Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2026 Budget process by:
· Contacting your Ward Councillor to ask questions or share feedback directly.
· Attending or watching the Special Meeting of Council on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in person at the Township Administration Centre or livestreamed on the Township’s YouTube Channel.
· Registering to speak during Open Public Forum at the Special Council Meeting on Oct. 23, 2025. Sign up by 9 a.m. on Oct. 23, 2025, to speak at the meeting. For more information on how to sign up, visit the Township’s Communicating with Council webpage.
How the 2026 Budget Process Works
Under the Municipal Act, the budget process follows these steps:
1. Mayor’s Proposed Budget – Presented no later than Feb. 1, 2026, (introduced Oct. 23, 2025, in Ramara)
2. Amendment Period (up to 30 days) – Council may propose changes to the Mayor’s budget through a vote
3. Veto Period (up to 10 days) – Mayor may veto Council’s amendments
4. Override Period (up to 15 days) – Council may override a Mayor’s veto with two-thirds support
5. The budget is considered adopted when:
- No amendments are made
- Amendments are not vetoed
- Vetoes are overridden