Responses to the 2026 Budget Survey will be summarized and shared with the community in the fall
It's your chance to tell Sooke council what matters most to you, said Sooke Mayor Maja Tait.
District residents can now participate in the 2026 Budget Survey, open at letstalk.sooke.ca/budget until Aug. 24.
“Whether it’s parks, roads, emergency services or something else, your input helps guide how we invest your tax dollars," Tait said in a news release. "By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you’re helping shape the future of our community.”
Approximately five to 15 minutes long, the survey covers satisfaction with existing services, interest in service changes, and preferences for long-term investment areas such as emergency response and parks.
Feedback will help shape updates to the district’s five-year financial plan, and will be summarized in a What We Heard: Budget 2026 report that will be shared with the community this fall.
“We know the pace of tax increases in recent years has been challenging for many residents,” said Tait. “That’s why this conversation is so important. We’re looking at options to change that trajectory – whether it’s by diversifying revenue sources or taking a closer look at service levels. Your input will help guide those decisions.”
District staff and council members will also attend local markets and parks to connect with residents throughout the summer, the press release said.
