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East Gwillimbury’s 2026 Budget focuses on a sustainable future

The Town of East Gwillimbury’s 2026 Budget was adopted with a focus on investing in community safety, programs, infrastructure, and building a sustainable future for the community. The budget ensures the delivery of high-quality services and programs while maintaining the lowest relative property taxes in York Region. The budget will result in a $92 tax levy increase per year for the average homeowner.

The 2026 budget includes:

• Public safety investments, including four new firefighters, a pumper...

Town of East Gwillimbury Appoints New General Manager, Development Services

The Town of East Gwillimbury is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerri Voumvakis as the new General Manager of Development Services, effective December 8, 2025.

Kerri brings nearly 40 years of experience in municipal planning and public policy, including senior leadership roles at the City of Toronto, where she most recently served as Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director. She has worked extensively with government and community partners to support sustainable growth, lead major...

November 28, 2025 Town Page

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November 26:
Budget committee reviewed the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget and made proposed amendments to the mayor’s tabled budget. To learn more about the 2026 Budget and view previous presentations, please visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Budget.

December Council Meetings:

• December 9 - Council Education Workshop at 6 p.m.
• December 16...

November 21, 2025 Town Page

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Council Highlights  

A Look Back – November 18 

Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) 

• Staff presented an exciting update on the Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP)’s Grand Opening weekend. 10,000 community members joined the Town for this milestone event. To learn more about the facility, available programs and more, visit 

Notice of Night Work - Town of Newmarket and East Gwillimbury

Night work is taking place as part of road widening and improvements on Yonge Street from Davis Drive to Green Lane in the Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury.

Description

• Night work at the intersection of Yonge Street and London Road, Town of Newmarket
• Crews will be installing a new storm sewer

Dates

• Sunday, November 23, 2025 to Sunday, November 30, 2025, during the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Impacts to residents and travellers

• Lanes will be reduced while work is underway
• Access to driveways...