Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley has cut $5.7 million in police facility costs from the city’s draft ’26 budget, citing rising police expenses and concerns about the burden on taxpayers. The proposed new $120 million building would have added a 6.3% property tax hike, with payments stretching 30 years. Bradley says the plan is incomplete, with no final cost, location, or scope, and it ignores inflation, interest rates, and other city needs. He stressed that police infrastructure must focus on Sarnia residents. Council will review the revised budget later this month.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
