Municipal Budget Survey

Have your say, Victoria County

Tell us what matters most to you and help shape the 2026–27 Municipal Budget. Every individual living in a household can complete the survey.

The survey collects feedback in 3 main sections: Municipal Services, Municipal Priorities, and Levels of Service. There is an opportunity to provide additional comments. The estimated time to complete the survey is around 10-15 minutes.

The survey is open until March 23, 2026

Why Your Input Matters

Every year, Victoria County Council approves the municipal budget. To ensure it reflects community priorities, we are asking residents to share their feedback through the 2026–27 Municipal Budget Survey.

Paper copies of the survey are available:

In the March edition of News & Views (mailed to all households)

At the Municipal Administration Building (495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck)
You can open and print the PDF Version

Completed paper surveys can be returned to the Administration Building.

Residents may also complete the survey by phone by contacting:

Alix Redden
Chief Financial Officer
(902) 295-3651

If you have questions or experience any issues completing the survey, please contact Alix Redden, Chief Financial Officer.

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Municipal Services - Please rate the importance of the following services when deciding how to allocate budget funds in Victoria County

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Active Living & Recreation (programming, funding, events)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Communication with Residents (newsletter, website, social media)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Community Development and Placemaking (building and improving shared community spaces)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Community Supports (funding for community/non-profit groups)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Economic Development (attracting and keeping business)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Emergency Services (fire services, emergency management)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Green and Climate Focused Initiatives (public education, infrastructure upgrades)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

New Capital Infrastructure (new/expanded water and wastewater systems)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Public Transit (Victoria County Transit)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Protective Services (building permits, animal control, by-law enforcement)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Seniors’ Safety (education, outreach, advocacy)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Tourism (visitor attraction, cultural and arts festivals and events)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Trails and Green Space Development

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Upgrading Aging Infrastructure (existing municipal buildings, water services)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Waste Management (transfer stations, recycling depots, curbside collection)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important

Water Services (water collection, treatment and distribution)

1. Not Important At All

2. Not So Important

3. Neutral

4. Important

5. Very Important