The Town of Midland wants your feedback.
The town has launched its 2022 budget survey, seeking input from the public on financial matters to help identify key priorities for council and staff to consider during the 2022 Budget exercise.
“This is the third year we have a run a budget survey and given the pressures municipalities face to ensure they balance their budget, it’s important that the public gets involved in this process,” said Mayor Stewart Strathearn. “I encourage all residents, business owners and visitors to our town to take the survey and help ensure your views are considered before the 2022 budget is approved in January.”
The survey gives participants the opportunity to rank what services/programs they feel should receive higher portions of funding, rank the most important local issues/service gaps, their level of satisfaction with various services, and more.
“We want to hear from as many residents as possible. This is your time to weigh in on the upcoming 2022 budget before it goes to council,” said CFO Michael Jermey. “We know many residents have views on where the Town raises revenues, supports the community and how we spend the budget.
"This survey is another opportunity to ensure those perspectives are shared. There will be a public budget meeting in January, but it’s important to take advantage of all opportunities to have your voice heard."
To participate in the survey, click here. The survey is open until end-of-day on Friday, October 29.
Survey results will be used in preparation of the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets, both of which will be presented to council at its December meeting. The 2022 budget review exercise will continue through January with budget request presentations by town-supported agencies, boards and commissions; the public budget meeting; and debate, leading to the 2022 budget finally being ratified in late January.