Mississauga earns AAA credit rating for 23rd straight year
Standard & Poor's Global Ratings has again given Mississauga its highest possible credit rating, citing strong financial management and readiness for the Peel transition in 2027.
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Subway extension, tax freezes shape Mississauga mayoral debate
Three mayoral candidates outlined proposals on transit, property taxes and accountability at an Oct. 5 debate. Incumbent Carolyn Parrish did not attend.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Safety, transit and housing feature in Mississauga Ward 5 election platforms
Ward 5 incumbent Natalie Hart is seeking re-election as candidates propose changes to neighbourhood safety, transit, housing and property standards.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 3 min read
Longtime Ward 5 resident Jamie Dookie launches bid for Mississauga city council
Jamie Dookie, who has lived and worked in Ward 5 for 21 years, is seeking a council seat in October's municipal election on a platform of taxpayer fairness and community engagement.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Editorial: Mississauga should give the auditor general idea a fair, full hearing
Council has asked staff how value-for-money audits could work, including hiring an independent auditor general. The report should give residents a real choice.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 3 min read
Mississauga's 2026 budget adopted with a 5.21 per cent combined tax increase
The city's share of the tax increase is 1.61 per cent. Add Peel Region's 3.60 per cent and a $700,000 home pays about $377 more this year.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Mississauga budget amendments head to special council meeting on Feb. 4
Under strong mayor rules, each budget amendment gets its own vote and there is no vote on the budget as a whole. The earliest possible adoption date is Feb. 4.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Editorial: Mississauga's resident survey is a warning about value, not a victory lap
Three in four residents like city services, but fewer than half think they get good value for their taxes. Council should take the second number seriously.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 3 min read
Editorial: Mississauga's lean budget deserves a close look, not just applause
The proposed 2026 budget trims the city's share of the tax increase to 1.61 per cent. Residents should ask what the one-year levy cuts defer.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 3 min read
Mississauga proposes 1.61 per cent city tax increase in 2026 budget
The proposed budget, released Jan. 6, would bring the combined city and regional tax increase to 5.21 per cent after $17.4 million in savings.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 3 min read