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2026 Budget Survey

The Town of Grimsby would like to better understand your priorities for how the municipality allocates funds and what's most important to you. The input you provide will be reviewed and will help inform the 2026 budget and future needs.


The time required to complete the survey is approximately 10 minutes.


The survey will be posted from Sunday, June 15, 2025 and will be available to residents until Tuesday, July 15, 2025.


One survey submission is permitted per person and, if you do not complete the survey the first time, you can come back to submit your responses later. 


Physical copies of this survey can be picked up at Town Hall or downloaded, printed, and dropped off in the mail slot (160 Livingston Road, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 0J5). 


Physical copies are also available at the following Town facilities: Grimsby Public Library, Grimsby Public Art Gallery and Grimsby Museum.

1.  

In which age category do you fall?

2.  

In what area of Grimsby do you live?

3.  

What is your current housing status?

4.  

How long have you resided in Grimsby?

5.  

Are you responding to this survey as a?

6.  

What is your household income?

7.  

Overall, do you feel that you receive good value for your tax dollars in the following municipal service areas? 


Please rate each of the following services:

Municipal By-law enforcement and animal control (property standards and parking enforcement, animal control).
Library services (resources, programming, activities).
Building services (existing and new construction legislated standards).
Water and wastewater services (distribution and collection systems).
Road maintenance (repaving, winter clearing, includes sidewalks).
Planning initiatives to support effective and responsible growth and development.
Recreation Services (swimming, camps, arts, adult programs, fitness, sports fields, etc.).
Fire Services (emergency response, fire prevention and education).
8.  

Which of the following services and programs do you believe are most important to the community? 


Please rate each of the areas listed below:

Maintaining, growing and attracting business in Grimsby (local economy/jobs).
Increasing recreational programs and community events (library, museum, camps, fitness, etc.).
Preserving and enhancing Grimsby’s heritage and culture, while ensuring new growth and development is consistent with Grimsby’s distinct character.
Enhancing communication, accountability and transparency at the Town of Grimsby.
Improving transportation and road safety (transit/traffic/parking).
Preserving and enhancing local amenities such as parks, trails and facilities.
Supporting green initiatives, to respond to climate change, such as energy efficient buildings, tree planting, active transportation, preparing for extreme weather events etc.
10.  

If the Town had additional funds to invest, where would like to see those funds invested? 


Please rate each of the following options:

Renewal of parks and facility assets to maintain current user experience.
Emergency preparedness for climate change, extreme weather and pandemics.
Economic development to drive innovation and collaboration in our local economy.
Infrastructure replacement funding set aside for future needs.
Providing better access to information, more robust customer service and public engagement and consultation.
12.  

Which of the following statements best describe your views on municipal budgets and service levels?

13.  

Where do you go to receive information about the Town's budget?