2026 Budget

Budget 2026

The budget process is a little different this year.

On May 1, 2025, the Government of Ontario expanded strong mayor powers to several municipalities in Ontario. This included the Town of Gravenhurst.

Learn more about strong mayor powers.

As a result of these new powers, Mayor Heidi Lorenz is responsible for preparing and presenting a budget. In the past, budgets were prepared by staff and presented to council for consideration.

Throughout the budget process, as in past years, there have been various opportunities for the public to participate (see below).

UPDATE: Municipal budget adopted for 2026

Mayor Heidi Lorenz’s municipal budget for 2026 was passed on Dec. 9.

See our news release to learn more.

Watch the meeting.

Review the mayor's budget directives:

Mayoral Directive - Research and Advice for the Preparation of the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget.

Mayoral Directive - Development of the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget.review