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Police board budget meeting interrupted by shouting
Proposed increase in policing budget not welcomed by most speakers at meeting
Halifax Regional Police asks for more money for hate crimes unit
Many residents oppose funding increase at budget meeting
Halifax budget preparations to start with 4% property tax bill increase, instead of 8%
Municipal staff say a hike of eight per cent would be needed to reflect rising costs due to inflation
Regional council agrees to $2-million hike for Larry Uteck roundabout
Bedford-area traffic circle will go ahead in spring 2023 while roads remain open
Millions in new spending added to HRM budget
New revenue is expected to keep tax increase low despite additional costs
Police want more staff, but won’t get more money
Activists asked for budget freeze. Police asked for budget increase for new staff. Neither got exactly what they asked for.
Council pushes to make free menstrual products a priority in this year’s budget
Council was surprised to see funding for the initiative not included in tax increase