The Brandon City Council has released the official agenda for its upcoming meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Administration Building. Residents are invited to review the agenda, which covers several key items affecting the community, before the council members meet to discuss them.
A primary focus of the meeting will be a public hearing regarding the city’s 2026 financial plan and tax levy by-law. These discussions follow the council’s approval of the 2026 municipal budget on January 31, 2026, which included a 6.7 per cent increase in the municipal portion of the average property owner’s tax bill. This budget supports major local investments, including $50.3 million for water and wastewater infrastructure, $27.1 million for land drainage, and $13.5 million for transportation projects.
The meeting agenda also features a delegation from the 4th Annual Salamander Music Festival. Additionally, the council will continue its work on several community initiatives, including progress on a new outdoor aquatics facility. This project is moving forward following the approval of borrowing plans to support the design phase in 2026, with construction anticipated for 2027.
Council members will also review ongoing efforts related to the Housing Accelerator Fund, a federal initiative administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to encourage new housing developments. The governing body for the city consists of Mayor Jeff Fawcett and 10 ward councillors, who serve until the next municipal election on October 28, 2026.
