DRAFT 2026 BUDGET - PUBLIC COMMENTSPLEASE SUBMIT BY MARCH 16TH, 2026

The Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami has prepared the draft budget for the upcoming year. We are seeking feedback from the public and ratepayers on several important matters, proposed capital items, potential tax rate changes, reserves and borrowing.

All documents along with an overview are available at the following link: https://www.temagami.ca/municipal-government/budget-finance-and-tax

2.Do you pay property taxes to the Municipality of Temagami?

Yes

No

4.Do you believe the draft 2026 budget reflects appropriate priorities for the Municipality of Temagami?

Yes

No

Somewhat

Other (please specify)

5.The draft budget includes capital investments such as road resurfacing, lagoon upgrades, and infrastructure planning. Which types of capital projects do you believe should receive top priority in 2026?

Roads and Bridges

Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Equipment and Vehicles (e.g., graders, trucks)

Public Facilities (e.g., arena, welcome centre)

Environmental Projects (e.g., landfill & Waste diversion)

Fire Department Services

Parks, Recreation, and Trails

Parking & Docking

Other (please specify)

7.Please rank the following 2026 proposed capital projects from most important to least important, based on what you believe the Municipality should prioritize this year.

9.A 3% tax rate increase has been proposed. Do you believe this is

Reasonable and necessary

Too high

Too low

Should be avoided altogether

Other (please specify)

11.Which approach do you feel Temagami should take when funding major capital projects?

Borrow funds so the cost is shared over time by those who benefit from the asset

Use reserves and pay upfront to avoid interest costs and debt obligations

Use a balanced approach (borrow for large assets, use reserves for smaller projects)

Avoid borrowing whenever possible

Unsure / need more information

Other (please specify)

12.The budget includes contributions to and withdrawals from various municipal reserves. How comfortable are you with the Municipality’s current reserve management?

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Not comfortable

Not sure / Need more information

Other (please specify)

13.When faced with difficult financial decisions, which approach would you prefer Council take?

Other (please specify)

14.Do you feel that you have access to enough information to understand how your municipal taxes are spent?

Yes

Somewhat

No (please specify what would help you better understand the municipal budget?)

15.How would you prefer to receive budget updates and participate in municipal financial planning?

Other (please specify)

16.Please provide any additional comments on the 2026 Draft Budget for the Municipality of Temagami.

DRAFT 2026 BUDGET - PUBLIC COMMENTSPLEASE SUBMIT BY MARCH 16TH, 2026 - THANK YOU!

DRAFT 2026 BUDGET - PUBLIC COMMENTS
PLEASE SUBMIT BY MARCH 16TH, 2026 - THANK YOU!