Budget Process
The annual budget process and who is involved.
The budget process is about offering valued programs, making strategic investments in infrastructure and keeping property taxes as low as possible.
It makes sure the town’s resources are spent wisely and brings the Strategic Plan to life by providing funds to move action plans forward.
2027 Budget: Key dates
- June 22: Budget forecast to Council and budget requests of staff
- Establish 2027 Budget Committee post-election (after October 26)
- November 24 and 26: Staff budget presentations
- November 27 to January 20: Budget Committee consults residents on draft budget (54 days)
- Week of December 7: Mayor/Councillors and staff budget consultation session(s)
- January 12 and 14: Budget Committee for Councillors to receive public delegations and budget requests of staff
- January 21: Budget Committee recommendations to Mayor (including staff responses to requests)
- January 28: Special Council meeting for Mayor to provide proposed budget to Council and public
- February 4: Special Council meeting for public delegations on Mayor's proposed budget
- February 9: Special Council meeting to consider the proposed budget
- This process is based on Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, Strong Mayor Powers
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