Budget

‘Your City, Your Priorities’ budget survey returns for 2024

Oct 3, 2023 | 10:57 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The City of Prince George budget survey is launching today as part of the ‘Your City, Your Priorities 2024’ budget consultation.

Residents can share their views on what they believe Prince George’s budget priorities should be for 2024.

The ‘Citizens Budget’ simulator will be part of the survey and allow participants to experiment with City budget allocations for various municipal services. Ratepayers can enter their property tax assessment into the platform to see their tax dollars distributed across City operations. They can adjust funding allocations values for an idea of how changes to service levels affect their tax bill.

The budget determines how resources are allocated to essential services, infrastructure improvements and community programs. Resident feedback helps staff and Council make informed decisions that align with resident priorities,

City manager Walter Babicz

There will be three Q&A session later this month where residents will have the opportunity to voice concerns, suggest improvements, and influence the allocation of resources in the community. The first will be on October 24 at the Hart Pioneer Centre, the second will be the day after in College Heights Secondary School, and the last will be on October 26 at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. They will all be held from 5-7 p.m.

The deadline for the budget survey is October 31.