The United Counties of Prescott-Russell have adopted their 2026 budget, including a 5.05% residential tax increase, despite the opposition of Champlain and Hawkesbury. The conflict is over a new distribution method that takes into account population and residential growth. Champlain and Hawkesbury feel they are at a disadvantage, while The Nation and Russell believe this method is fairer, because growing municipalities have invested more in infrastructure. A motion to thoroughly review the distribution system was adopted, and several mayors want a more equitable funding framework.