Princeton Town Briefs

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What happened

Council Approves Tax Sale and Annual Report

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council approved the 2025 Tax Sale, which will be held on September 29th. The council also authorized the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to bid on properties up to 50% of their assessed value. The council received and filed the 2024 Annual Report, which outlines the town's goals and objectives for the past year. The Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo Committee requested a waiver of the rental fee for the Princeton Exhibition Grounds, but the council did not approve this request. The council also discussed the Halloween Family Fun Night, which will be held on October 25th. The event will include a fireworks display, and the council granted permission for the event to proceed.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — 2025 Tax Sale: The council approved the 2025 Tax Sale, which will be held on September 29th. The council also authorized the CAO to bid on properties up to 50% of their assessed value.
  • passed — 2024 Annual Report: The council received and filed the 2024 Annual Report, which outlines the town's goals and objectives for the past year. [4]
  • defeated — Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo Committee Request: The Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo Committee requested a waiver of the rental fee for the Princeton Exhibition Grounds, but the council did not approve this request. [7]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The 2025 Tax Sale will be held on September 29th, and the council will continue to monitor the situation.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo Committee — waiver of rental fee for the Princeton Exhibition Grounds
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Tax Sale

The tax sale is an important process for the town to collect unpaid taxes and debts. The council's approval of the tax sale and authorization of the CAO to bid on properties up to 50% of their assessed value demonstrates the council's commitment to collecting unpaid taxes and debts.

Annual Report

The annual report is an important document that outlines the town's goals and objectives for the past year. The council's receipt and filing of the report demonstrates the council's commitment to transparency and accountability.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6.1 2025 Town of Princeton Tax Sale

The council approved the 2025 Tax Sale and authorized the CAO to bid on properties up to 50% of their assessed value. [5]

“THAT Council authorize CAO Lyle Thomas or his designate to bid for the Town of Princeton at the 2025 Tax Sale in accordance with Section 648 of the Local Government Act; [5]”

6.2 2024 Annual Report

The council received and filed the 2024 Annual Report, which outlines the town's goals and objectives for the past year. [4]

“THAT Council has considered the annual report prepared under Section 98 of the Community Charter and the submissions and questions from the public; [4]”

9.1 Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo Committee

Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo Committee [7]

Open questions

  • What is the current status of the tax sale, and how will the council ensure that the process is fair and transparent?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2024 Annual Report
  5. 2025 Tax Sale Report to Council
  6. Annual Report Presentation
  7. Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo Committee_Redacted
  8. Regular Agenda - 06 Aug 2025 - Minutes - Pdf

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Brief 839 · 2025-09-03