The mayor of the Township of Champlain, Normand Riopel, is forecasting a slight increase in the municipal tax rate in 2026, hoping that it will be very moderate due to economic uncertainty. In an interview with The Review, Ripoel noted that the budget will focus on infrastructure, including the start of the Main Street reconstruction project in Vankleek Hill. The maintenance of existing assets remains a priority. Residential growth remains a key objective, with the municipality positioning itself as a facilitator for developers. The final orientations will be specified during the budget discussions to come at the beginning of February