Public engagement for 2026 Budget begins: Provide feedback on investment priorities

The City of Burlington invites residents to take part in public engagement opportunities planned for the 2026 Budget. Work to build the 2026 Budget is underway and hearing from residents and business owners is an important step in the budget process. The City of Burlington's annual budget process impacts important services like welcoming parks and community centres, swift emergency response, resilient infrastructure, reliable transit, flood protection, and safe streets. Opportunities to share your feedback on investment priorities for the 2026 budget are open now until Dec. 2.

Engagement opportunities

• Online budget survey – Residents and business owners can share their feedback through the 2026 Budget Survey. Please note you must register to the Get Involved Burlington site to complete the survey. This feedback will help the City to understand how they prioritize and value City services. The survey is open until Oct. 5, 2025.

• Food for Feedback event - Saturday, Sept. 13 at Central Park (2299 New St.), from noon – 4 p.m.

• In-person 2026 Budget Town Hall meetings, with Mayor Meed Ward and participating Councillors:

1. Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Ward 6 at Haber Community Centre (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.)
2. Monday, Sept. 22, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Ward 1 at LaSalle Park Pavilion (50 North Shore Blvd.)
3. Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Ward 2 at Burlington Seniors’ Centre (2285 New St.)
4. Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Ward 3 at Brant Hills Community Centre (2255 Brant St.)
5. Monday, Sept. 29, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Ward 4 at Tansley Woods Community Centre (1996 Itabashi Way)
6. Thursday, Oct. 2, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Ward 5 at Appleby Ice Centre (1201 Appleby Line)

• Overview of proposed 2026 Budget at Committee of the Whole Council meeting - Monday, Nov. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, 426 Brant St., or watch a livestream at burlington.ca/calendar. Register to speak to Council.

• 2026 Budget Telephone Town Hall - Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 7 – 8:30 p.m., by phone

• Divisional Budget Presentations at Budget Committee - Thursday, Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, 426 Brant St., or watch a livestream at burlington.ca/calendar

• Review of the Proposed 2026 Budget at Budget Committee - Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, 426 Brant St., or watch a livestream at burlington.ca/calendar. Register to speak to Council.

• Council review/approval of Proposed 2026 Budget at Special Council Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, 426 Brant St., or watch a livestream at burlington.ca/calendar. Register to speak to Council.