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Help Shape the Township of Greater Madawaska's 2027 Budget

The Township of Greater Madawaska is beginning the process of developing the 2027 Municipal Budget, and we want to hear from you.
The municipal budget determines how Township resources are allocated to the services, programs, infrastructure and priorities that matter most to our community. Your feedback will help Council and staff better understand the needs and priorities of residents as they consider the 2027 budget.
This survey asks about your priorities for municipal services, infrastructure, taxation, spending and future investments.
Your feedback is an important part of the budget process. While not every suggestion can be accommodated, all responses will be reviewed and considered as part of the Township's 2027 budget deliberations.
Thank you for taking the time to participate and help shape the future of our community.
1.How long have you lived in the Township of Greater Madawaska?(Required.)
2.Do you currently follow Township Council meetings, budget presentations or other Township information to stay informed about municipal finances and budget decisions?(Required.)
3.What are your primary sources of information regarding the Township's budget?(Required.)
4.In 2025, the Township completed an Asset Management Plan and asked residents whether they would prefer to decrease, maintain, or increase the current level of municipal services. The majority of respondents indicated that they preferred to maintain the current level of service.

Based on this direction, the Township developed a 10-year financial strategy that considers inflation (CPI), operating costs, infrastructure needs, and the long-term asset management requirements. The strategy indicates that an average annual municipal tax rate increase of approximately 4.72% is needed to maintain the current service levels while continuing to invest in infrastructure and reserves. Considering this information, which approach do you believe the Township should take?(Required.)
5.If, in Question #4 you selected the option to "Reduce the current level of service to achieve a lower municipal tax rate increase" what changes would you be most willing to support?

Please rank the following changes in order of your willingness to support.
1 = Most Willing to Support and 6 = Least Willing to Support
1
2
3
4
5
6
Reduce or defer capital projects
Reduce contributions to reserves
Reduce or defer municipal services
Increase user fees or other fees for specific services
Find additional efficiencies or reduce operating costs
Other
6.Please rank the following municipal services and areas in order of priority for the Township budget.
1 = Highest Priority and 9 = Lowest Priority(Required.)
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
Priority 5
Priority 6
Priority 7
Priority 8
Priority 9
Roads and road maintenance
Recreation and Programming
Facilities & Parks
Infrastructure Replacement
General Government
Fire and Emergency Services
Planning & Development
Environmental Services
Library Services
7.Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don't know
The Township is responsive to the needs of its ratepayers
The Township maintains its facilities adequately
The Township delivers services in a cost-effective manner
The Township delivers services efficiently
The Township maintains its roads to an adequate level of service
The Township communicates information effectively
8.Where do you believe the Township could find opportunities to reduce costs or improve efficiency?
9.What municipal service, program, infrastructure or area do you feel is currently underfunded?
10.Is there a service, program or area where you believe the Township could spend less without significantly affecting residents?
11.Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding the Township's 2027 municipal budget?
12.How aware are you of upcoming Township budget meetings and opportunities to participate in the budget process?(Required.)
13.What is the best way for the Township to communicate upcoming budget meetings and budget information to you? Select all that apply.(Required.)
Current Progress,
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