On the heels of Saskatoon passing its budget Friday that saw a number of cuts reducing its initially proposed property tax hike by around 1.5 per cent, the mayor of Regina is hopeful his council will do the same.

In Saskatoon, city council walked away from the chamber knowing residents will fork over 6.7 per cent more in property taxes next year.

Councillors also approved new spending to add police on transit, back affordable housing incentives and add one new full-time zookeeper position.

While Saskatoon has wrapped up its budget discussions and looks to the future, Saskatchewan’s second-largest city is soon to be beginning its own budget talks.

In late November, Regina’s city administration announced its record-high proposed budget of 15.6 per cent for 2026.

The city’s administr

See Full Page