Have your say on the City’s 2026 funds this October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Prince George, B.C. – Residents are invited to assist form the City of Prince George’s 2026 funds by collaborating within the annual budget survey now till October 31. 

The survey offers individuals personalised details about how their tax {dollars} are distributed to varied City providers comparable to roads and sidewalks, infrastructure administration, and protecting providers primarily based on their present property evaluation worth.  Participants can then modify funding ranges for every service to grasp how that may affect their tax invoice and prioritize the providers which are most vital to them. 

“We encourage everyone to participate in the budget engagement this fall, whether that’s taking an online survey or dropping by an in-person event,” mentioned Mayor Simon Yu, “this is an important opportunity for Council to understand what residents would like to see in our community and the capital budget next year.”

Council will overview the outcomes of the 2026 funds engagement later this 12 months and contemplate resident suggestions when making choices in January. Residents who full the funds survey can enter the non-obligatory prize draw for a $100 reward card to the native enterprise of their selection.

In 2025, the annual funds survey had 930 responses, and the 5 check-up surveys had 941 responses.

In-person occasions coming this month

Residents preferring to interact face-to-face may have three alternatives to talk with workers, ask questions, and study extra concerning the funds course of. Three occasions are deliberate in October: 

• October 7, 4 to 7 p.m., Prince George Public Library Bob Harkins department
  • Join City workers to study concerning the funds course of and ask questions.
• October 9, 2 to 7 p.m., Pine Centre Mall
  • Join City workers for City Hall on the Mall throughout from Mr. Pretzels to study concerning the funds course of, take part in surveys, enter to win prizes, and have a espresso with Council members.
• October 23, 8:30 to 11 a.m., CN Centre
  • Join City workers for a stroll and speak throughout CN Centre indoor strolling to study concerning the funds course of and how one can get entangled.

Check up surveys open till October 31 

2026 funds engagement additionally consists of 5 quick check-up surveys which can be found on the City web site and bodily copies can be found on the following places: 

• City Hall
• Prince George Public Library (each places)
• Elder Citizens Recreation Association
• Hart Pioneer Centre
• Hadih House

All the data and surveys for the 2026 funds could be discovered on the City web site.

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Media contact:
Kendall Robertson, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca