Budget 2025 planning is underway, and we want you to have your say
Work has started on the City of Burlington’s 2025 budget. Earlier this summer, through my Budget 2025 Mayoral Decision, I provided the City with direction that any proposed changes to budget (increases or decreases) are done in accordance with the following four principles that balance providing for today while preparing for our future:
Affordability
Livability
Sustainability
Transparency
As part of our planning process and commitment to transparency, we want to better understand your priorities and the value you place on City services. You have asked for a simpler, easier to track and understand presentation of the budget. As part of my Budget 2025 Mayoral Decision, I have also asked staff to prepare budget summaries for each department by September 13, 2024 so you have access to information relating to department revenues, expenses, and the proposed change in total budget for each department.
We want you to have your say throughout the budget process
We are making sure the budget material is presented in a way that is understandable and gives you flexible and accessible ways to get involved.Below is a list of online and in-person opportunities for you to share your feedback, and ask questions about the 2025 budget:
Mayor’s Pre-Budget Consultations
Attend my upcoming pre-budget consultations to give feedback on the budget in person. All are welcome.
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Dr.
Monday, Sept. 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m., La Salle Park Pavilion, 50 North Shore Blvd. E.
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Haber Recreation Centre, 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr., Room 1
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Central Arena, 519 Drury Ln., Auditorium
Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Appleby Ice Centre, 1201 Appleby Line, Community Room 1
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant St., Community Room 1
2025 Budget Get Involved Page and Survey
This page has updates on the budget and opportunities to provide feedback. Residents and business owners can share their feedback through the 2025 Budget Survey. This feedback will help the City to understand how they prioritize and value City services. The survey is open until Oct. 9, 2024.
Food for Feedback
The City of Burlington is hosting its fourth annual Food for Feedback event on Saturday, Sept. 14, between noon and 4 p.m. at Central Park (2299 New St.). Drop in to meet me and discuss matters that mean the most to you for the 2025 budget.
Details: Food for Feedback
Mayor’s Drop-In Session
I'm continuing my Community Drop-In Sessions this fall, visiting various locations across the city to meet and chat with you about what's important to you as a resident of Burlington. On Wednesday, Sept. 25 between 1- 3 p.m., I’ll be at IKEA on Plains Rd E. Details here: Community Drop In
Budget Telephone Town Hall
Residents can join the call starting at 7 p.m. to ask questions about the 2025 proposed budget. The telephone town will be hosted by myself and run until 8:30 p.m. Visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/2025budget
Our budget process has always been subject to revisions and amendments by members of City council, and public input. For further Council and Committee key dates, visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/2025budget
We know that our budget must provide for present needs while preparing for our future. We can’t postpone investments today and send future generations the bill. All our decisions must have an eye both to affordability for the present and sustainability for the future. I encourage everyone in our community to participate in the budget process and provide their feedback. I look forward to connecting over the coming weeks.