The City of Prince George is providing residents and business operators with an opportunity to express their opinions about the budget allocations for various City services and functions, starting today (Wednesday).
The City needs to address a pandemic-related budget shortfall of about $6.8 Million in 2021 and is seeking feedback from residents and businesses about how to do it.
Prince George annually conducts a public survey to gain input about budget priorities.
The online survey provides an opportunity for respondents to enter their property assessment into the interactive budget simulator to see how their property tax is allocated across City services.
The tool also indicates how their choices about the financial allocations to service areas would be reflected in their property taxes.
The survey covers a variety of City service areas such as:
- Police, fire protection, and Bylaw enforcement
- Snow and ice control
- Parks, trails, and beautification
- Recreation and Community Facilities
- Roads and sidewalks
- Attracting/retaining business and facilitating development
- Community support
The survey closes at midnight on November 8.
The results will be presented for Council’s consideration at the outset of 2021 budget deliberations next year.
One of the hallmarks of the fall season at the City of Prince George is the public consultation period known as Talktober, but the event is taking on a different form this year due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
On October 27 at 7:00 pm, Mayor Hall will host a Talktober Online Town Hall on Zoom.
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