City Council Meeting Highlights - Jan. 5, 2026

Brandon, MB – At its regular meeting on Mon, Jan. 5, 2026, Brandon City Council received a presentation on the 2026 Proposed Budget. View the full agenda at brandon.ca/media/a32dnrd5/agenda-january-5-2026.pdf.

2026 Proposed Budget Overview

The 2026 proposed budget will require an additional $6.3 million in municipal taxes levied. That would require a 11.3% increase in revenue, which for an average property owner would be an 10.6% increase in the municipal portion of their tax bill from last year. The 2026 proposed budget documents will be released on brandon.ca this week.

Brandon City Council will deliberate the 2026 proposed budget as prepared by City administration on Fri, Jan. 30 and Sat, Jan. 31. Deliberations will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2^nd floor of Brandon City Hall at 410 – 9^th Street and are open to the public and media to observe. The deliberations will also be livestreamed via the City of Brandon YouTube channel and on WCGtv livestream at westmancom.com/tv/wcgtv.

In addition, pre-budget meetings will also take place on Mon, Jan. 12, Thu, Jan. 15, Tue, Jan. 20, and Mon, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. Agenda items for each meeting will be posted on brandon.ca at a minimum of 48 hours before each meeting.

Some of the 2026 proposed budget enhancements include:

• Diversion Depot Staffing
• Customer Service & Accessibility Improvements
• Asset Management & Infrastructure Maintenance
• Third-Party Snow Clearing Pilot Program
• Grader Operator Training Program
• Police Digital Evidence Management Unit
• Business Process Improvements
• Procurement Initiatives
• Recruitment and Retention Initiatives

Some of the major 2026 proposed capital investments include:

• Water Treatment Facility Upgrade
• Southeast Drainage Project – Phase II including the Naturalized Stormwater Cemetery Pond Project
• Southwest Brandon Wastewater Servicing Project
• Purchase of Transit Buses
• Transit Stop Accessibility Upgrades
• Transportation Network Enhancements (new roundabouts at 18^th St. N. & Braecrest Dr., and at 26^th St. & Maryland Ave.)
• Active Transportation enhancements including crosswalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian corridors.
• Upgrades to Andrews Field Changeroom/Washrooms
• Downtown Washroom
• Implementation of Police Body Cameras
• Tree Planting & Naturalization at Canada Packers Sports Complex
• Sportsplex Parking Lot Renewal

Additional Information:

• Property tax notices will be mailed in mid-May and are due Tue, June 30, 2026. 
• View Taxes & Assessment Map at gisapp.brandon.ca/webmaps/taxassessment to search for your property info.
• Visit Property Tax and/or Water Account Information Change Form at onlineservices.brandon.ca/updateinfo.aspx to apply for a Tax installment Plan, sign up for monthly or quarterly water billing, or change your contact information.
• Prepayment Discounts are available from January to May:
  • January:         1.00%
  •  February:       0.85%
  • March:            0.65%
  • April:               0.50%
  • May:                0.25%

Public feedback on the proposed budget is welcome via email at budget@brandon.ca.

The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Mon, Jan. 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.

View all Council Agendas and Minutes on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes.

Watch all City Council Meetings on youtube.com/@CityofBrandonMB/streams.