Prince Edward council sets 2012 budget

The 2012 draft budget as printed out for Prince Edward County staff and councillors. Council finalized the budget on Wednesday in Picton. Jennifer Lester Mulridge photo.

The final numbers are in and Prince Edward County council has set its budget for 2012.

Ratepayers will see a 5.2% hike on their tax bills as a result of a $58,822,066 budget.

That will mean a hike of $126 on the tax bill of the average homeowner here, the average home being valued at $240,742.

Mayor Peter Mertens says it’s a budget that will help preserve the future of the county.