Town of Iroquois Falls 2026 Budget Survey The Town of Iroquois Falls is seeking your input to help guide future decisions. Your feedback will provide valuable insight into community priorities and interests, helping the Town better understand what matters most to residents. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts as we look to engage residents as we lead into the 2026 Budget. Question Title * 1. What is your age? 18 and under 19-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61 and over Question Title * 2. What is your property status? Homeowner Tenant (Town of Iroquois Falls) I own property in Town, but reside outside of Iroquois Falls I do not own property in Iroquois Falls Question Title * 3. How long have you lived in the Town of Iroquois Falls? 0-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years 20 plus years I live outside of Iroquois Falls Question Title * 4. Which one of the following options best describes the connection you have to your Town? Resident Seasonal Resident/Second Home Operate or Own a Business Both Resident and Business Owner Live nearby and use municipal services (eg. recreation facilities) Prefer not to say/none of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. How would you rate the overall quality of life in the Town of Iroquois Falls? Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor Question Title * 6. What would you say are the three (3) most significant characteristics of Iroquois Falls that contribute to a high quality of life? (Please choose up to three (3) Affordable and adequate housing Access to nature Recreational spaces and amenities Social infrastructure, including healthcare and education Social factors such as inclusive communities Safe and high-quality environment Question Title * 7. Please rate your understanding of how your municipal tax dollars are used? Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor Question Title * 8. Municipal budget decisions set the funding for programs and services that we depend on to maintain our quality of life. Thinking about all the programs and services you receive from the Town of Iroquois Falls, how would you rate the overall value you get for your tax dollars? Excellent Value Good Value Fair Value Poor Value Very Poor Value Under the Municipal Act, municipalities must operate a balanced budget and cannot operate a deficit. The Town of Iroquois Falls strives to minimize increasing property taxes by continually seeking new efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities through provincial or federal funding. Municipal property taxes are the primary source of funding for Town services which includes water services, protective services, infrastructure, facility upgrades and programming delivery. Each year the municipality faces increased financial pressures from legislative requirements, infrastructure repairs and upgrades, inflation and rising expenses. Question Title * 9. Given this, and when thinking about the municipal budget and your tax dollars, which of the following options would you most like the Town to consider in achieving a balanced budget while considering municipal level of service in the coming years? Increase taxes to expand and improve Town services and programs Increase taxes to maintain services and programming despite rising costs Maintain taxes at current level even if it means reducing some tax funded service levels Decrease taxes by reducing tax funded service levels Question Title * 10. What would you say are the three most significant characteristics of Iroquois Falls that contribute to a high quality of life here? Please choose up to three selections below. Recreation and Sports Facilities (Jus Jordan Arena and outdoor facilities) Outdoor Parks/Green Spaces & Beautification Businesses and Retail Stores Municipal Services (clean drinking water, wastewater treatment, roads, etc.) Size and Population A Safe and Secure Community Affordable Housing Community Events and Programs (including concerts and sport-related activities) The following pillars have guided Fiscal Planning: The key areas of focus identified in the current five-year Operating Budget and the Ten-year Capital Plan are: - Investing in infrastructure and Community Buildings - A Vibrant, Safe and Healthy Community - Growth and Economic Development - Effective Leadership and Advocacy - Healthcare and Physician Recruitment Question Title * 11. Being guided by the above priorities, tell us your top three (3) priorities for the Town of Iroquois Falls that you want to be considered as the Town begins the process of determining where to allocate budget dollars for 2026 and beyond. Please list them below: Priority # 1) Priority # 2) Priority # 3) Question Title * 12. Overall, how satisfied are you with the delivery of the services provided by the Town of Iroquois Falls? Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Question Title * 13. Please rank the following from most important to least important. Budget Priorities: The Town of Iroquois Falls offers a diverse range of programs and services to support its residents. The following questions pertain to services funded by the Town’s tax dollars. Question Title * 14. What would you say are the Top 5 priorities for Iroquois Falls and your community right now? Please select 5. Emergency Services Building Green and Sustainable Communities Heritage Buildings and Museums Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Amenities (Parks, Outdoor Rinks, Playgrounds, Splash Pad, Fields and Multi-Use Courts) Economic Development and Industrial Opportunities Planning and Design of Neighbourhoods Recreation and Cultural Programming Community Festivals, Tourism and Celebrations Snow Removal - Roads and Sidewalks Recreation Facilities such as Arena, Pool and Community Centre Waste Collection Library Water and Wastewater Waste Management Affordable Housing or Housing Development Building Permits, Inspections and By-Law Enforcement Downtown Revitalization Sidewalk Maintenance and Replacement Road Maintenance and Replacement Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. What is the most important issue the 2026 Budget Should Address? Adding More Sidewalks, Bike Paths and Trails Improving Road and Sidewalk Maintenance Downtown Revitalization Land Use Planning By-Law Enforcement Adding more Recreation Amenities Increasing Economic Development Increasing Housing Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. What capital projects should be a priority for the Town over the next 2 years? Roads and Infrastructure Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation/Replacement New Community or Recreation Facilities Parks and Trails Development Water/Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades Downtown Improvements Fire and Emergency Services Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. Looking ahead, which of the following long-term priorities should the Town of Iroquois Falls prioritize for additional funding? Please select 2. Economic Growth and Job Creation Downtown Revitalization and Beautification Community Safety and Well-Being Youth, Family and Senior Programming Core Infrastructure (Roads, Bridges, Sidewalks, Water and Wastewater) Environmental Protection, Sustainability and Emergency Management Supporting Housing Development through partnerships, advocacy, planning and land use planning. Physician Recruitment Other (please specify) Question Title * 18. Do you have any other comments, priorities, questions or suggestions you would like the Town to consider in the 2026 budget? Thank you very much for completing the Town of Iroquois Falls 2026 Budget Survey! Done