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Town of Golden 2026 Budget Survey

The Town of Golden is looking for input on the 2026 proposed annual budget and the 2026-2030 proposed five-year financial plan. Residents can provide their input online until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

The Town’s 2026 Budget Book is now available online at golden.ca/budget and in-person at Town Hall.

In addition to the online survey, residents can also provide feedback on the proposed budget and financial plan through the following opportunities:
  • Attend a Council meeting: There will be time allocated on the meeting agenda for a conversation with Council about the proposed budget at the following meeting:
    • April 21 at 1:15 p.m. in person in Council Chambers or via Zoom here.
    • For information on how to join a virtual meeting, including how to participate by Zoom during Question Period, visit golden.ca/virtualmeetings.
  • Email: budget@golden.ca with title email as “2026 budget.”
  • Mail: Corporate Officer, Box 350, Golden, B.C, V0A 1H0.
The public consultation period ends on April 21, 2026.

The Town is committed to sound financial management and developing a responsible budget. Learn more about the budget at golden.ca/budget.
1.Where do you live?(Required.)
2.What is your age group?(Required.)
3.Have you reviewed the 2026 Budget Book available at golden.ca/budget?(Required.)
4.In reviewing the Budget Book, do you have any initial comments, concerns or suggestions on the proposed annual budget and proposed financial plan?
5.Of the services listed below, please select five (5) services that you think should be Council’s top priorities in 2026.(Required.)
6.Can you tell us some of the reasons for your choices above?
7.How would you rate the overall importance of the following services provided by the Town of Golden:
Not at all important
Less important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Road and sidewalk maintenance and improvements
Snow removal
Bylaw enforcement services
Fire protection services
Garbage and recycling collection
Parks, playgrounds, freeride parks, green spaces and trails (maintenance and improvements)
Recreation programs and services (ex. drop-in programs at Rec Plex, arena and pool)
Cultural services (ex. funding for Summer Kicks and Kicking Horse Culture)
Municipal facilities (including recreation and cultural facilities) maintenance and improvements
Sewer services (collection, sewage treatment plant and lift stations)
Water services (supply, distribution and water quality management)
Golden Municipal Airport
Community planning, development services, urban design, building inspection
Communications and engagement with residents
General Government Services (Corporate services, communications/engagement, finance, IT, legal etc.).
8.For each service below, would you choose to invest more, less or the same amount on the program or service?
Don't know
Invest less
Invest the same
Invest more
Road and sidewalk maintenance and improvements
Snow removal
Bylaw enforcement services
Fire protection services
Garbage and recycling collection
Parks, playgrounds, freeride parks, green spaces and trails (maintenance and improvements)
Recreation programs and services (ex. drop-in programs at Rec Plex, arena and pool)
Cultural services (ex. funding for Summer Kicks and Kicking Horse Culture)
Municipal facilities (including recreation and cultural facilities) maintenance and improvements
Sewer services (collection, sewage treatment plant and lift stations)
Water services (supply, distribution and water quality management)
Golden Municipal Airport
Community planning, development services, urban design, building inspection
Communications and engagement with residents
General Government Services (Corporate services, communications/engagement, finance, IT, legal etc.).
9.What do you think is the most important issue facing the Golden community?
10.Do you have any other comments for Town Council to consider when making decisions on the 2026 budget?
11.Communicating with residents is a priority for the Town of Golden. How would you prefer the Town communicate with you? Please select your top 3 preferences.(Required.)
12.How did you hear about this survey? Please select any that apply:
Current Progress,
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