Councilors oppose borough budget freezes

Montreal city councilors have voiced their disapproval with the possibility of a budget freeze for Montreal Island’s boroughs.

CBC News reports, that former interim mayor Michael Applebaum made the announcement before he stepped down amid corruption allegations in June.

Current interim mayor, Laurent Blanchard said the freeze is necessary for the central city to avoid a massive shortfall.

The next administration will be faced with a $200 million shortfall if the freeze is not enacted.

Projet Montreal leader Richard Bergeron and Plateau mayor Luc Ferrandez are planning to file a motion against the freezes.

City council met for the last time on Tuesday before the November 3^rd municipal general election.

The new administration will be tasked with tabling a new budget sometime between November 4^th and January 31^st.

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