The first city budget under the new strong mayor framework has been adopted. Under strong mayoral powers, councillors don’t actually vote on the final budget. In a news release, City Hall says the budget advances key priorities gleaned from public input and council director. Continued work on mining sector engagement that aligns municipal priorities with strategies that enhance work force attraction and position the City for regional, provincial, and national opportunity. A detailed explanation of what constitutes strong mayor powers is on the city website.