Therefore, it is useful to examine the actual effect of HEA 1499-2023 on MCCSC funding. According to the Department of Local Government Finance Budget Order, the MCCSC referendum levy in 2022 was $7,293,055. After adoption of the 2022 referendum, the MCCSC referendum levy grew to $17,377,238 for 2023. This still represents an increase in referendum funding over a two-year period of over 200%. And let’s not forget that referendum funding makes up only a part of the MCCSC’s budget.

Source: The Herald October 20, 2023 10:05 UTC