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2026 Public Budget Survey

1.What is your age demographic?
2.Where is your primary residence located?
3.How satisfied are you with the value you receive for your municipal taxes and user fees?
4.Which approach do you prefer for balancing the 2026 budget?
5.How satisfied are you with the following service levels?
Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
N/A or No Opinion
Ambulance and Fire
Bylaw Enforcement 
Emergency Preparedness
Road and Sidewalk Maintenance
Recreation Programming
Green Spaces (sports fields and parks)
Utility Service (water & sewer quality)
Trucked Water Delivery
Residential Garbage Collection
Economic Development
Land Development
Tourism Development
Landfill Management 
Vegetation Management
6.If the Town was to reduce its budget, which services from the list would you suggest reducing service levels for? (select two)(Required.)
7.Which infrastructure priorities should the Town focus on? (select 2)(Required.)
8.Are there specific amenities or capital projects you’d like to see in the next 5 years?
9.How important is transparency and accountability (e.g., contract awards, hiring, decision-making) to you?
10.How can the Town increase its transparency?
11.What are the top priorities for supporting Hay River’s economic future? (select up to 2)(Required.)
12.What are the most important factors in attracting and keeping residents in Hay River? (select 2)(Required.)
13.How well is the Town supporting vulnerable groups (seniors, youth, low-income residents, homeless population)?
14.Do you have additional ideas, concerns, or suggestions for the Town's budget and operations?
Current Progress,
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