By Staff
August 10th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Digging into the data is what Municipal Budgets are all about.
There was a time when public meetings were held; participants were given a short version of the budget and staff were om hand to answer questions.
Members of Council will get a document that approaches 300 pages in length – that’s when they start in on the 2024 budget. As part of this annual work, residents and business owners are asked to share their feedback on City services that matter most. This feedback is presented to City Council to help them prioritize projects and services.
There is a survey on the 2024 Budget at www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/2024-budget.
The survey is open until Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
More information about the budget and how it is prepared is shared in 2024 Budget Framework Report presented to Committee on June 26, 2023.
Key meeting and planning dates for the 2024 budget are:
June 26, 2023 – Budget Framework Report 2024 Budget Framework Report presented to Committee.
Open until Sept 22, 2023 – Budget Survey – Take the survey
Oct. 30 at 9:30 a.m. Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee: Overview of proposed 2024 Budget
Nov. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Virtual Budget Town Hall
To discuss the proposed 2024 budget and take questions from residents.
Joan Ford, Finance Director for the a City faces some serious challenges this time around convincing Council to cut back on spending. The amount of debt the city will carry is expected to be above what Ford has advised in the past.
Nov. 21 & 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Review and approval of proposed 2024 Budget, including delegations from the public.
Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting of Burlington City Council: City Council to consider approval of proposed 2024 Budget.
Just in time to determine if you are going to have any money left for Christmas.
