A Message from Mayor Mark Peterson and Village Council
May 27, 2026
Dear Neighbours,
As most of you know, spring is here and that means summer is right around the corner. That means tax notices have just gone out. I’d like to explain what’s on that bill, where your money goes, and what Council has been doing to keep your taxes as low as possible.
I’m proud to tell you that Council has kept the Village’s municipal mill rate exactly the same as last year: 5.43608 mills for residential properties, unchanged from 2025. That didn’t happen by accident. It took careful budgeting, and it’s something Council takes seriously.
Simply put: the part of your tax bill that stays in Glenwood has not gone up. Not a cent.
So Why Might My Bill Be Slightly Higher?
Here’s something that surprises many people: not all of your tax bill stays in Glenwood. Your tax is calculated by multiplying your assessed property value by the mill rate. The province sets your assessment independently of what Council does with the rate. If your assessed value went up this year, your tax will be higher even if the rate stayed the same.
If you have questions about your assessment, you have the right to ask for a review. Your tax notice will explain how. Feel free to call or stop by the office and we’ll help you through it.
Where Does Your Village Tax Money Go?
Most people want to know this, so here’s how the Village’s spending broke down in 2025:
Your roads and infrastructure (public works): This is the biggest expense at about 34 cents of every dollar. It covers grading, snow removal, and street upkeep. If you’ve noticed the roads getting attention lately, this is where that money comes from.
Clean water in your tap and wastewater out: About 22 cents of every dollar keeps clean water coming out of your tap and wastewater flowing safely away. Services we use every day without a second thought.
Keeping the lights on (administration): About 23 cents of every dollar covers the office, accounting, and bylaw administration. The basics of running a village.
Community and quality of life: Parks, recreation, the library, the cemetery. These are the things that make Glenwood feel like home rather than just an address. Together they account for about 11 cents of every dollar.
Safety and planning: Fire services, bylaw enforcement, and land use planning make up the rest. Small in budget, important in practice.
Important Dates to Remember
Taxes are due August 2, 2026. A 1.5% monthly penalty applies after that date, with another 3.0% added on January 1, 2027. If paying is a hardship right now, please call us. We have a Tax Installment Plan and we’d rather work something out with you.
Thank You for Being Part of This Community
I live in Glenwood. My family is here. Every member of Council is your neighbour too. When we make budget decisions, we think about our streets and the people on them, not just numbers on a page.
Holding the mill rate steady while keeping services running and reserves growing isn’t always easy. But it’s what you deserve, and we’ll keep at it.
Warm regards,
Mayor Mark Peterson on behalf of Village Council
