1.How long have you lived in Nanton?

Less than 1 year

1–5 years

6–10 years

11–20 years

More than 20 years

2.Which best describes you?

Resident homeowner

Resident renter

Business owner

Both resident and business owner

Other

3.Please rate your satisfaction with the following municipal services.

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Roads and sidewalks

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Snow removal

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Water & wastewater services

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Parks and recreation

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Emergency services

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Communication from the Town

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

4.What should be the Town’s main focus regarding growth over the next 3–5 years?

Manage growth carefully while protecting services

Moderate growth with targeted investment

Proactively pursue growth and development

Maintain current size/pace

Other (please specify)

5.Which areas should Council prioritize most over the next 3–5 years? (Select up to THREE)

Infrastructure renewal (roads, utilities)

Water and wastewater reliability

Economic development and business attraction

Public safety and emergency services

Recreation and community facilities

Downtown revitalization

Housing and growth planning

Maintaining reasonable taxes

Environmental sustainability

6.How important are the following projects to you?

Not Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Important

Very Important

Regional Waterline Project (High River partnership)

Not Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Important

Very Important

Medical Clinic Renovations

Not Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Important

Very Important

Westview Development Area

Not Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Important

Very Important

Road repair and rehabilitation

Not Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Important

Very Important

East Industrial Area road development

Not Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Important

Very Important

7.If additional revenue is needed to maintain services or complete projects, which approach should Council consider first?

Property tax increases spread across taxpayers

Higher user fees for services/facilities used

A mix of modest tax and fee increases

Reduce or delay some services/projects

Unsure / need more information

8.Which statement best reflects your preference for the next 3–5 years?

Maintain service levels even if taxes/fees increase moderately

Balance moderate tax increases with selective project delays

Keep taxes as low as possible even if some projects are delayed

Unsure / need more information

9.When major projects are needed, which funding approach do you prefer?

Build reserves gradually over time

Use reserves first and rebuild later

Borrow and spread costs over time

Delay projects until grants are available

Use a mix depending on the project

10.If private developers are not available, should the Town consider acting as the developer in some cases to support growth and economic development?

Yes

No

Only in limited circumstances

Unsure

11.What is the one issue or priority you most want Council to focus on during the next strategic planning period?