Markham council approved the city’s 2022 budget of $533.7 million on Dec. 14, including a 1.95 per cent property tax rate increase.

That will mean an increase of approximately $25 in property taxes for the average residential household with an assessed value of $846,500 in Markham.

$2 million for renovations and repairs to 10 city facilities and community centres.

The $370,000 proposed for a dog area at Paddock Park should be used to improve the park for families. Spend this money on a path through the park surrounded with plants and flowers. Add recreation and sport areas for the resident families to enjoy.