The draft budget, which covers everything from capital to operating costs comes in at $214.5 million dollar overall budget with $52.4 million proposed for capital budgets.
OXFORD COUNTY - Budget deliberations continue at Oxford County council.
Warden Larry Martin says they won't over the numbers last Thursday and today is the day when councillors can propose changes.
"At the end of the day if they feel there is going to be some notices, motions coming forward with regards to any deletions or additions, so by the end of the day, hopefully, we will know where we're at as far as what the final number may be prior to our final meeting on January 9th."
Martin says the budget did not change after Thursday's meeting.
"We started at 9 in the morning and we finished around 3:30 in the afternoon and it was mostly questions on Thursday, no deletions or additions at that point in time."
The 2019 Business Plan and Budget Draft proposes a general levy of 59.4 million dollars, which would mean an increase of 5.8% over 2018.
With the County’s property tax assessment base growing by $30 million to an estimated $308.8 million, the average single family detached residential property valued at $263,813 would see municipal taxes increase by $20 for the year if the budget is approved.
The overall draft budget is currently set at $214.5 million dollar overall budget. $52.4 million would be invested in capital projects. Crockett says staff have looked at a lot of factors to create this draft budget.
The budget process will continue again today and then will have a final reading in the New Year. You can read more about the budget online here.

Multiple Charges Laid after Thefts in Tillsonburg
CASS Offering Unique Program to Students
PJHL Preview - Jan. 30th to Feb. 1st
Woodstock Bowler Heading to Special Olympics
Dog Bite Investigation in Tillsonburg
Interview with the Warden - January 29th, 2026
Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
11 People Charged in Massive Drug Bust
Another Cold Warning for Oxford County
Chilly Charlie Returns on Monday
Khanna Shines a Light on Oxford County Superstars
WFD Responds to Structure Fire
WPS Appoints New Deputy Chief
TMMC Woodstock Begins Production of Sixth Gen RAV4
Oxford OPP Briefs - January 28th, 2026
More Weather Alerts for Oxford County
Thrive Oxford Honoured at ROMA
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - January 2026
Members Needed for Tillsonburg Housing Advisory Committee
UPDATE: Ottawa Approves Plan to Move Marineland's Whales and Dolphins
Comments
Add a comment