The City of Thunder Bay has released its proposed operating budget for 2025, which — if approved — would see a municipal tax levy increase of 3.7 per cent.

The proposed tax-supported operating budget totals $385.1 million, with a municipal tax levy of $217.4 million — an increase of $7.8 million — over last year, according to the city.

The tax levy is the amount the city needs from taxpayers to fund city services and capital infrastructure programs. Last year's budget saw a 5.4 per cent tax levy …