The City of Prince George is kicking off its 2025 budget consultation process today, making check-up surveys and budget information accessible on the City’s website.
Residents are encouraged to participate in brief online surveys assessing their satisfaction with various municipal services.
The surveys, which will be open until Nov. 10, have 10 or fewer questions and cover the following areas:
- Events and recreation
- Parks and trails
- Protective services
- Roads and sidewalks
- Snow removal
In early October, the separate citizen budget survey will also launch, allowing residents to explore how the city allocates budget funds across services. By entering their property tax assessment, participants can see how their tax dollars are distributed and adjust service levels to understand the financial impact of changes.
An in-person budget open house is scheduled for Oct. 30 at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. and will feature opportunities for residents to ask questions of City staff and Council while sharing their priorities for the upcoming budget.
Presentations about the projected budget will start at 5:30 p.m. It will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel and recorded for those unable to attend. Attendees will have the chance to engage with councillors and senior staff, providing feedback on key budget issues.
More details about the open house format will be shared in the coming weeks.
Community input will be presented to council ahead of budget deliberations set to begin in December.
