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Jan 07, 2019

2019 Property Assessment Notices

Ladysmith residents will be receiving their 2019 BC Assessment property assessment notices in the mail in the coming weeks. 

Locally, assessed property values for the average single-family residential dwelling increased 11 per cent over the last year, or from $381,000 to $426,000. 

BC Assessment, an independent, provincial Crown corporation, determined the market value of properties as of July 1, 2018. 

The Town of Ladysmith would like to remind residents that the new property assessments do not automatically mean corresponding increases in your property taxes. 

According to BC Assessment, properties with assessment changes below the average within their municipality or taxing jurisdiction could see a lower than average change in property taxes. 

Similarly, those assessments above the average will see a higher than average change in property taxes.

The actual property tax rate will be determined by council using a formula that takes the total levy needed to make the budget and allocating it among all properties in Ladysmith. 

Property owners can appeal their assessment through BC Assessment by January 31, 2019. Once the appeals are complete, the Town will receive the revised roll in the spring.   Tax levies are based on this revised roll. 

For more information on property taxes and assessments see here: https://www.ladysmith.ca/our-services/taxes-payments/property-taxes
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The Town of Ladysmith has updated its Official Community Plan (OCP) to help manage growth and change in a way that helps our community meet its goals

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2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN

The Town of Ladysmith's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.

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Aaron Stone

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MAYOR & COUNCIL

MEET YOUR COUNCIL

Council is proud to serve the over 9,000 residents who call the Town of Ladysmith home. Mayor and Council meet regularly as both Council and the Committee of the Whole.  As part of their duties as elected officials, members of Council also serve on various boards and committees, including: the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Community Planning Advisory Committee, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Youth Advisory Committee, and several more.

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    Ray Gourlay

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    Amanda Jacobson

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    Tricia McKay

    Councillor

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    Duck Paterson

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    Marsh Stevens

    Councillor

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    Jeff Virtanen

    Councillor