Show Notes
Not everyone has 3 hours to watch Regional of Waterloo Council sessions. So once a month Chevon will bring you the highlights and help you stay up to date on the decisions that matter to your community. On Dec 13th, 2023 Council approved the following initiatives: Approved 2024 Plan and Budget makes critical investments to meet growth The Region of Waterloo is investing $2.1 billion in 2024 to maintain and expand vital services necessary for the community to grow to a million people in the...
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