Want to have your say on next year’s budget? City begins consultation process with surveys

Prince George residents can now submit their thoughts on what next year’s budget is supposed to look like.

According to the city, the budget consultation process, which launched today (Monday) includes five check-up surveys.

The surveys aim to understand how satisfied residents are with various City services including:

• Events and recreation
• Parks and trails
• Protective services
• Roads and sidewalks
• Snow removal

All five are available now until October 31 on the City website and paper versions are available at City Hall, both Prince George Public Library locations, Elder Citizens Recreation Association, Hart Pioneer Centre, and Hadih House.

Citizen budget survey

Later this fall, the citizen budget survey will open for feedback. As in previous years, the budget simulator allows participants to explore City budget allocations across various municipal services.

Ratepayers can enter their property tax assessment to see how their tax dollars are distributed and adjust service levels to understand how changes would impact their tax bill.

The citizen budget survey is only available online and will be available on the City website from October 1 to October 31.

In-person budget engagement

Residents are also invited to participate in person at the following events:

• Tuesday, October 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Prince George Public Library Bob Harkins branch
• Thursday, October 9 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Pine Centre Mall (across from Mr. Pretzels)
• Thursday, October 23 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the CN Centre

All community feedback will be shared with City Council ahead of budget deliberations which will begin in December 2025.