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2026 South Frontenac Budget Survey
Thank you for helping to shape our community.
Have your say on the 2026 official budget. Please only have one person per household should fill out the survey.
1.
Do you live in South Frontenac? Select the best answer.
I am a full-time resident - property owner
I am a full-time resident - renter
I am a part-time/seasonal resident
I own property in South Frontenac, but do not reside in the residence
Other (please specify)
*
2.
What is your postal code?
(Required.)
*
3.
How many people live within your household?
(Required.)
4.
What are the ages of all the people in your household (once you've selected all the ages of the people in the household, you must select 'not applicable' for the remainder of options in order to move forward)?
Age of Resident #1
Age of Resident #2
Age of Resident #3
Age of Resident #4
Age of Resident #5
Age
-- Select an option --
0-5
6-12
13-18
19-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
55-64
65+
-- Select an option --
0-5
6-12
13-18
19-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
55-64
65+
Not Applicable
-- Select an option --
0-5
6-12
13-18
19-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
55-64
65+
Not Applicable
-- Select an option --
0-5
6-12
13-18
19-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
55-64
65+
Not Applicable
-- Select an option --
0-5
6-12
13-18
19-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
55-64
65+
Not Applicable
5.
If there are more than five people living in your household, please list the ages of the remaining household members below.
6.
Do you operate a business in South Frontenac?
Yes
No
7.
Do you commute outside of South Frontenac for work?
Yes
No
Where?
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8.
Your municipal property taxes pay for the majority of services and programs provided by the Township. Council aims to strike a reasonable balance between service levels offered and the amount collected from property taxes. With this in mind, which of the following approaches to budgeting and taxes do you prefer?
(Required.)
Reasonable increase to taxes to enhance services
Increase taxes only enough to maintain the current services
Cut services to maintain taxes at current levels
Cut services to reduce taxes
Unsure
*
9.
How would you define a “reasonable” increase to property taxes for 2026?
(Required.)
1 - 2.9%
Between 3 - 5%
Between 5.1 - 7%
Higher than 7.1%
10.
In terms of the Township's day-to-day operations, please tell us which services and activities you think are most important when deciding how to allocate budget funds.
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Garbage
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Road maintenance
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Winter road and sidewalk maintenance
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Development services (building and planning)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Fire services (emergency response, fire prevention and education)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Municipal bylaw enforcement (noise and dog complaints, parking)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Active transportation networks (paved shoulders, sidewalks, etc.)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Recreation services (swim lessons, daycamps)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Events and festivals
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Parks and outdoor amenities (playgrounds, courts, etc.)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
11.
In terms of capital projects or other projects, tell us which projects you think are most important when deciding how to allocate budget funds.
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Rural transit
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Emergency preparedness
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Roads capital projects
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Waste diversion projects
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Climate change
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Economic development
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Affordable housing
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Parks and facilities projects
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Shoreline protection
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
Tourism
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important at All
12.
Tell us your number one priority and what do you think the Township should be doing about it
13.
Where do you go to receive Township information? Select all that apply
Local newspaper
Township website
Social media
Council meetings or minutes
In person open houses and information sessions
Digital signs
Other
14.
General comments
