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Town Council wants to hear from you on the 2027 Budget!

Please take a few moments to fill out the survey below to share your opinion on the 2027 Pouch Cove budget with the Town Council.

2027 Budget Survey

The Town of Pouch Cove is preparing its 2027 Municipal Budget, and we want to hear from residents about the priorities that matter most to our community. Each year, Council must balance maintaining essential services and infrastructure with responding to community needs, planning for the future, and keeping municipal taxes and fees affordable. Your feedback will help Council better understand where residents would like to see investment prioritized, as well as areas where spending could be maintained, reduced, or approached differently. This short survey should take only a few minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, and the feedback received will be summarized and provided to Council for consideration during the 2027 budget deliberations. We encourage all residents to take a few moments to share their thoughts and help inform the decisions that will shape our community in the year ahead.

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Residency

Your role & history as a Pouch Cove resident
How long have you lived in Pouch Cove?*
What are the age ranges of individuals in your household? (Select all that apply)*
Which of the following describes your connection to Pouch Cove? (Select all that apply)*

Your 2027 Budget Priorities

Your opinion on the overall budget
In terms of the overall 2027 budget, which approach do you feel Council should prioritize?*
If additional revenue is required to maintain the municipal services Pouch Cove is accustomed to, which approach would you prefer Council consider FIRST?*
If Council could increase investment in only THREE of the following areas in 2027, which do you feel should receive the hightest priority? (Select up to 3)*
If the Town needed to reduce or defer spending, which THREE areas would you be most willing to see reduced, deferred, or delivered differently? (Select up to 3)*

Municipal Services

Your opinion on municipal services, budgeting, and prioritization
Overall, how satisfied are you with the value you receive from your current municipal road services for the taxes and fees you pay?*
Overall, how satisfied are you with the value you receive from your current municipal water services for the taxes and fees you pay?*
Overall, how satisfied are you with the value you receive from your current municipal recreation services for the taxes and fees you pay?*
Overall, how satisfied are you with the value you receive from your current municipal fire services for the taxes and fees you pay?*
Overall, how satisfied are you with the value you receive from your current municipal garbage services for the taxes and fees you pay?*
Which THREE municipal services or areas do you believe require the most improvement? (Select up to 3)*
Would you be prepared to accept an increase in taxes or fees if it resulted in more or better municipal services and programs?*

Infrastructure & Future Investment

Your opinion on infrastructure, budgeting, prioritization, & investment
When funding is limited, which area do you feel the Town should prioritize most?*
Looking ahead, over the next 5 years, which THREE infrastructure investments do you feel should receive the highest priority? (Select up to 3)*

Recreation, Programs, & Events

Your opinion on recreation programming & events in terms of budgeting and prioritization
When considering recreation spending in particular, what do you feel the Town should prioritize most?*
Which of the following approaches BEST reflects how you would like the Town to handle community events?*

Economic Development

Your opinion on economic development importance & investment
Which economic development initiatives do you believe the Town should prioritize? (Select up to 3)*
The Town of Pouch Cove, along with several neighbouring municipalities, share ownership of the Jack Byrne Arena. Approximately how often do you/your household visit or use the Jack Byrne Arena?*

You Set the Budget

Property taxes are based on two separate factors; First, The Municipal Assessment Agency (MAA), independent of the Town, determines the assessed value of properties in Pouch Cove. The Town does not determine property assessments. Second; each year Council sets the Town's mil rate as part of the municipal budget process. The mil rate is applied to the assessed value of a property (determined by the MAA) to calculate property tax. As a result, a change in a property's assessed value does not necessarily mean that Council has increased the mil rate.
When considering property tax affordability, which is MOST important in your opinion?*
If property assessments increase across the Town, which approach would you prefer Council consider when setting the 2027 mil rate?*
Imagine you are Council and you have a total budget of $100 to invest in municipal priorities. How would you divide it?*
Roads & Repairs
Snow Clearing & Ice Control
Parks, Trails, & Recreation
Fire & Emergency Services
 
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Community Programs & Events
Economic Development
Environment & Climate Resilience
Municipal Facilities & Infrastructure (water & sewer)
 

Looking Ahead

Your opinion on Town challenges & improvements.
In your opinion, what will be the BIGGEST challenge facing Pouch Cove over the next 5 years?*