Where can I find Salaries, Wages and Benefits for the Town of Huntsville since 2014?
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) website provides public access to Municipal Financial Information Return (FIR) data, AMO MIDAS through the following steps:
- Visit the AMO MIDAS page
- Click the Ontario Municipal Snapshot tab on the page
- Select Years (select Show More Years if needed)
- Select Municipality > Select Lower Tier
- Drop-down will appear to select Municipality > start typing ‘Huntsville’ and select ‘Town of Huntsville’
- Click Make Schedule Selection button
- Under Schedule Tab, select "S40 - Consolidated Statement of Operations: Expenses"
- New options will appear, select "Total"
- Another options will appear, select "Total" (again)
- Select, "SLC S40 9910 01 Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits"
- Click "Save Selection" button.
For more information, watch the step-by-step video tutorial.
2025 data will be included once the Town has completed the audit and submitted the 2025 Financial Information Return.
The unaudited year-end report for 2025 will be provided on the Town’s Budget and Finance page.
Are campaign donations tax deductible or refundable?
The 2026 Candidates’ Guide – Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections note the following:
- Page 20: Contribution receipts are not tax receipts. Contributions to municipal council and school board campaigns cannot be credited against provincial or federal income taxes.
- Page 21: Contributions to municipal council and school board campaigns are not tax deductible.
What is a contribution rebate program, and does the Town have one?
Section 88.11 in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 enables a municipality to pass a by-law establishing a rebate program for individuals who make contributions to municipal council candidates; however, municipalities are not required to do so.
The Town of Huntsville does not have a Campaign Contribution Rebate By-law.
Can a Candidate place a campaign sign on their personal vehicle and park on Town property?
As per section 5,4 of the Use of Municipal Resources During Election Campaign Periods Policy, No Campaign Activities shall take place in or on, any Municipal Facility during the Campaign Period.
The Campaign Period being defined for municipal elections as: The period from the date a Candidate files their nomination until Voting Day.
In addition, section 3.7.4 of the Election Sign By-law 2025-29, no election sign shall be placed on a vehicle or trailer or any mobile device stopped within 100 metres (328 feet) of a Voting Place.
Can Candidates make campaign videos on Town property?
As per section 5.11. of the Use of Municipal Resources During Election Campaign Period Policy, the use of photographs or videos not produced by the Municipality and taken from publicly accessible locations is permitted in Campaign Activities, provided they do not incorporate Municipal Identifiers in a manner that contravenes this policy.
Municipal Identifiers being defined as: any branding elements, chain of office, crests, indicia, logos, slogans, symbols, uniforms, and similar identifiers.
Where can I find the town organizational chart with department breakdowns and employee totals including full time, part time and seasonal?
Where can I find a breakdown of contracted services with values by department?
The most recent contracted services forecasted costs, by functional area, can be found in the 2026 Q1 Forecast report on the Town's website located here: Q1 Forecast - Consolidated
What measures will be in place to ensure that residents who do not have access to the internet, a computer, or a telephone can still participate in the municipal election?
As voting will be conducted by internet and telephone, most residents have access to at least one of these methods.
To support voters who may need assistance, we will have an Election Help Centre (EHC) during the voting period, as outlined on pages 25 and 26 of the Election Procedures. Computers and a telephone will be available at the EHC for electors who wish to use them to cast their ballot.
The Town will be visiting retirement residence and long-term care homes to assist eligible voters. Information regarding these visits is outlined on pages 26 and 33 of the Election Procedures. The dates and times for the 2026 visits are currently being finalized and will be added to page 33 once confirmed.
In addition, as per the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan, and pages 29 and 33 of the Election Procedures, the Town will be offering special requests for pre-set dates for an election official to travel to a location with a mobile kiosk to assist electors who require accommodation. These dates are being finalized and will be added to page 33 once confirmed.
Can you please provide the organization chart that outlines levels and positions such as directors, managers etc.
The organization chart can be found here: Town of Huntsville Organization Chart
Can you please provide the types of contracts by division, such as mechanical, cleaning, website etc. If available, types and values of contracts.
The Town does not maintain a consolidated document listing contracts by division, type, or value. Contract-related expenditures are recorded within individual departmental budgets and line items. Accordingly, the requested information is not available in a single report.
With the budget process for 2027 well underway, can you advise how the budget is dealing with the loss of revenue from the Lake of Bays fire service agreement and the reduced Lakeland dividends?
Staff are aware of the potential revenue impacts and will ensure that this information is provided as part of the 2027 budget planning process. Under the Strong Mayor framework, however, the proposed municipal budget is prepared and presented by the mayor. As a result, the proposed 2027 budget will be determined by the mayor elected for the 2026-2030 term of Council, with staff providing the necessary financial analysis and recommendations to support the mayor's budget development.
Also how are the lower building revenues being handled?
Building activity, and related revenues, continue to be monitored and will be considered as part of the 2027 budget process.
As the first quarter financial showed the Town over budget by over $400,000, what is the second quarter showing?
The next financial forecast will be presented to General Committee in September 2026 and will provide an updated picture of the Town's year-to-date financial position.
What is the process for a resident who is unable to leave their home or who does not have access to internet to confirm they are registered to vote?
Beginning September 1, eligible electors who are unable to attend Town Hall in person or access our Voter Lookup Portal on our website can contact the Municipal Office for assistance.
Please provide the following: 1. The annual percentage increase for the Town of Huntsville portion. 2. The annual percentage increase for the District of Muskoka portion. 3. The annual percentage increase for the Education portion. 4. The combined total percentage increase to a Huntsville residential taxpayer for each year, taken all three components into account. 5. The cumulative percentage increase from 2022 to 2026.
The Town of Huntsville, District of Muskoka and Education tax rates are provided in the table below including the annual changes in rates and the overall change in rates from 2022 to 2026.
What is the actual dollar impact of those increases on a residential property assessed at $300,000, $500,000 and $750,00.
The actual dollar value change on a residential property between 2022 and 2026 is shown below for various assessment values.
Does the combined percentage represent an increase in the actual property tax payable, or simply an increase in the respective tax rates/levies, particularly given changes in assessment values?
The increase in the tables above represent an increase in the residential tax rates only. The overall tax levy does not necessarily reflect an increase in the actual property tax payable by individual property owners. Property tax rates are determined by dividing the overall tax levy by the total assessed value of all properties in the municipality. The tax rates are then applied to the MPAC assessed value of each property.
Were consultants hired by the Town to complete the height and density study?
How much was spent on the community benefit economic analysis?
How can a university student who turns 18 years of age during the voting window register to vote and receive a Voter Information Letter?
Section 17(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 provides that a person is eligible to vote in a municipal election if they are at least 18 years of age on Voting Day.
The Town’s 2026 Municipal Election Procedures also note that students living away from home while attending school may be eligible to vote in both the municipality where they attend school and the municipality where their permanent family residence is located.
If a student does not appear on the Town’s Voters’ List, they may apply to be added through the Registration Portal available on the Town’s website and receive their Voter Information Letter by email should they desire.
What is the process if someone cannot find their address on the Voter Lookup Portal?
If someone cannot find their address on the Voter Lookup Portal, they can contact Election Staff for assistance. Staff can be reached in person at the Huntsville Civic Centre (Town Hall), 37 Main Street East, Huntsville, or by email at or by telephone 705-990-9978.
