Comment deadline for IDP, tariffs is extended by 20 days
Residents have been given more time to object to the 18.64% electricity increase, among others.
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The deadline for comment on the draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP), city budget, and tariff increases has been extended from May 9 to 29.
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Ward councillors and opposition parties have urged residents to write in if they have inputs for the IDP and budget, or objections to the increases in tariffs, which include a proposed 18.64% increase in electricity, 9.3% in water, 9.3% in sewer/sanitation, 7% in refuse and 5.3% in rates.
The discount of R350 000 off the residential property value has been reduced to R300 000, and pensioner rebates have changed.
Also read: How the IDP, budget and tariffs will affect you
Daniel Schey, who sits on the finance oversight committee in Johannesburg, has posted this video on these documents and how to comment.
The draft IDP plan can be viewed here
Comment on this, email idpcomments2023@joburg.org.za or ratescomments2023@joburg.org.za.
To view the increases in rates and tariffs, view this or this for property rates.
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Alternatively, open this form to submit comments on any of the above.
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