I want to begin this December column with a sincere Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our Lethbridge residents and column readers!

Highlights and decisions from the December 16, 2025, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

Property owners can now make prepayments towards their 2026 property taxes in January or February. This will result in a discount when 2026 tax bills are issued in May.

Lethbridge City Council’s committee meeting and governance structure could be changing when 2026 begins.

Today, the City’s Economic & Finance Standing Policy Committee (SPC) heard the results from three recent surveys aimed at gathering feedback from residents and businesses in Lethbridge.

Highlights and decisions from the December 2, 2025, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

Community service and sustainability are cornerstones to a new collective agreement between the City of Lethbridge and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Union Local #237.

The City of Lethbridge has regularly conducted a community survey since 2005.  The survey focuses on understanding citizens’ opinions towards local issues, their quality of life, municipal services, and City priorities.

I am so very pleased to be back writing my monthly column. And that is thanks to the wonderful residents of Lethbridge who, through the 2025 Municipal Election in October, gave me the opportunity to serve for another four years as your Mayor. 

It will take some time to review the entire scope of the proposed 2025 Federal Budget, including discussions with our Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, to see the full impact.