Image: The City of Mission is set to decide on a proposed borrowing bylaw and a new City Hall in Outlook Village (pictured) Monday, July 7. / City of Mission

By Alyssa Conti

CITY FUNDING

Mission residents raise concerns on $25M City Hall ahead of council meeting Monday

Jul 4, 2025 | 1:17 PM

MISSION — Mission city councillors are addressing their community after questions have been raised about a proposed City Hall in Outlook Village.

The City of Mission recently announced “Mission Next” – a platform that outlines council’s key capital projects over the next two years. Initiatives include recreation projects, a Public Safety Building and a new City Hall and Community Space, which would cost $25 million to establish.

“It is a real problem that we do not have enough space for our staff or our community to easily access the services of their city,” said Mayor Paul Horn. “For more than a decade, we have known that we would need these improved facilities, and we have explored every other option.”

Current City Hall spaces are divided between two separate locations with different service hubs, which forces staff to travel back and forth for projects. Both buildings are also inaccessible to those with mobility issues due to their old age.

The Public Safety Building, which is expected to cost $39 million, will house a new fire hall and serve as the community’s new Emergency Operations Centre.

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“We recognize that these are significant investments, but the city has delayed these decisions for years and the longer we delay, the more expensive they become,” he added. “We have been diligent, and our financial house is very much in order, putting us in a very good position to take advantage of these opportunities and still be lower than 5% of our debt threshold.”

A proposed Public Safety Building in Cedar Valley. / Source: City of Mission

Asking for feedback

Several councillors shared their appeal on social media on Friday (Jul. 4), urging residents to voice their concerns before the next council meeting.

“Over the past day, I’ve heard from so many of you — thoughtful, passionate residents who genuinely care about Mission and the direction we’re heading,” wrote Councillor Jag Gill. “[W]e may not all agree on every detail — but I believe we all want what’s best for Mission. Let’s keep showing up for each other, with respect, with integrity, and with the future in mind.”

“These are significant decisions, with property tax impacts. Council will be deciding on whether to accept the proposed borrowing bylaw on Monday […] so it’s critical to hear your opinions as soon as possible,” shared Councillor Mark Davies.

The overall tax increase for both projects is 4.7 per cent — on top of a projected 6.65 per cent overall increase for 2026.

Council is set to decide on the proposed City Hall on Monday, July 7, at 6 p.m.