2026 Terrace Bay Budget Survey

1.Which of the following statements best describes how you view our tax rates?(Required.)

I think the existing tax rates are too high

I think the existing tax rates are fair

I think the existing tax rates are too low

2.Which of the following statements best describes how you view our water rates?(Required.)

I think the existing water rates are too high

I think the existing water rates are fair

I think the existing water rates are too low

3.As a taxpayer, do you feel you are provided with adequate opportunity to provide feedback/input to Council with regards to the budget?(Required.)

Yes

4.Which of the following statements best describes your satisfaction with the current level of recreational programming/services offered in Terrace Bay?(Required.)

I feel that there are too many recreational programs and services offered in Terrace Bay

I am satisfied with the current offering of recreational programming and services

I would like to see additional programs and services offered and understand this may mean allocating a larger portion of the tax levy to recreation programs/services or fees could increase

5.Which of the following statements best describes your satisfaction with the public works services currently provided by the Township of Terrace Bay?(e.g. snow removal, garbage collection, recycling, water and sewer, road maintenance, etc.)(Required.)

I feel that the level of public works services currently available in Terrace Bay is too high for the Township

I am satisfied with the current offering and level of public works services

I would like to see additional or enhanced public works services and understand that this might require a larger portion of the tax levy be allocated for this purpose or fees for some services could increase

6.Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about the level of library services currently available in Terrace Bay?(Required.)

I feel that the current level of programs and services offered in relation to the library is too high for the Township

I am satisfied with the current level of library services offered by the Township

I would like to see an increase in library programs and services and understand that this would likely require allocating a larger portion of the tax levy for this purpose

7.Which of the following statements best describes your satisfaction with the current level of protective services offered by the Township?(Fire, OPP, EMS, bylaw enforcement)(Required.)

I feel that the current level of protective services offered in Terrace Bay is too high for the Township

I am satisfied with the current level of protective services offered by the Township

I would like to see an increase in the number or level of services offered and understand this would require an increase in the portion of the tax levy allocated for this purpose

8.Did you enjoy the 2025 Summer Sound series (music at the Beach and/or on Simcoe Plaza), and would you like to see more in 2026?(Required.)

Yes, and I would like to see more

Yes, but the same amount is good

9.The Township hosts a number of municipal events throughout the year. Which of the following best describes your satisfaction with these events? (Canada Day, Lake Superior Day, Lighthouse Festival, Fall Fair, Winterfest etc.)(Required.)

I think that there are too many municipally run events in Terrace Bay

I am satisfied with the current number and level of events in Terrace Bay

I would like to see more money/effort put towards one or more of the existing events and understand that this may increase the percentage of the overall tax budget allocated for this purpose

I would like to see more money/effort put towards an additional municipally sponsored event offered in Terrace Bay and understand that this may increase the percentage of the tax levy allocated for this purpose

10.Additional comments, suggestions or projects you would like to see in the 2026 budget?

11.Have you heard about, and have you registered for our VoyantAlert! notification system?

This system provides personalized updates from the Township of Terrace Bay about emergencies, public works, road closures, snow removal, street cleaning, water restrictions, and upcoming civic events.(Required.)

No I have not heard about it until now, but I'm interested in registering.

Yes I've heard about it, and I'm already registered.

Yes I've heard about it, but I'm not interested in registering.

No I have not heard about it until now, and I'm not interested in registering.

12.Are you signed up for the Township of Terrace Bay email list? Subscribers receive community news, event updates, surveys, and more.(Required.)

Yes, I am signed up

No, I’m not interested

No, but I’m interested in signing up.