Metchosin Budget Survey #2 - Tax and Finance Policies Question Title * 1. Please provide your email address for verification purposes. Question Title * 2. How long have you been a resident of Metchosin Less than 2 years 2 to 10 years Over 10 years Not a Resident Question Title * 3. Are you familiar with Metchosin's Financial Policies? Extremely familiar Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not so familiar Not at all familiar Question Title * 4. Metchosin has a policy of not incurring debt. Do you agree with this policy? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 5. Are you satisfied with the level of property taxes in Metchosin? Very satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Question Title * 6. Metchosin has a policy of paying for current expense with current revenues. (Not borrowing or using reserves to reduce current taxes) Do you agree with this approach? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 7. When contemplating a tax increase, what considerations should council take into account? Rate of Inflation Increases by neighbouring municipalities Hold increase to zero Only increase if service levels increase Other Question Title * 8. Metchosin's policy is to maintain a rural lifestyle and provide only basic services (Road maintenance, Fire protection: but NOT Sidewalks and Sewers. Do you agree with this policy? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 9. Metchosin maintains reserves to cover budget accounts, which fluctuate from year to year like snow removal, casino revenue and legal costs. Do you agree with this policy? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 10. Do you have any other comments? Done