Feedback for Mayor Meed Ward

The Mayor wants to hear from YOU! Help shape the future of Burlington by sharing your thoughts on what matters most. This quick survey takes just a few minutes and helps us build a better city together.

This survey doesn't intend to collect personal information and disclosure of responses will be governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. For questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this information, please contact mayor@burlington.ca.The survey is available in print, alternative formats or with communication support by contacting getinvolved@burlington.ca

Traffic & Congestion

How would you rate traffic flow in the City of Burlington?

Smooth sailing

Sometimes slow but overall steady

Often stuck in traffic

Only slow during rush hour

Growth & Development

Burlington has a provincial target of 29,000 homes by 2031. Which of the following best reflects your perspective on future housing and development in the city?

Burlington should limit new development and focus on maintaining its current character.

Burlington should accommodate growth while balancing it with the protection of greenspace, the waterfront, and established neighbourhoods.

Burlington should prioritize adding more affordable and subsidized housing, with support from other levels of government.

Burlington should explore other approaches to meeting housing needs (please specify).

Property Tax Rates

What is your perspective on property tax rates in Burlington?

Property taxes are too high, and I would prefer to see them reduced.

Property taxes are reasonable for the services provided.

I am satisfied with current property tax rates.

I would support moderate increases in property taxes if they result in improved or expanded services.

Flood Mitigation

Since 2014, the City of Burlington has invested $20 million in stormwater infrastructure to handle stormwater, reduce flooding, and provide relief funding through grants. Would you support raising taxes to do more to mitigate future floods?

Yes

Unsure

Building and Road Maintenance

Burlington’s property tax rate includes a 2% infrastructure levy to support the maintenance of roads and city facilities. Which statement best reflects your view?

The current condition of roads and facilities does not require a dedicated levy.

Some improvements are needed, and the 2% levy is an appropriate way to support this.

Significant investment is needed, and the levy should be increased.

Unsure

Preserving Greenspace and Parks

How important is it to preserve Burlington's parks and greenspaces?

Very important

Important

Low importance

Not important at all- development is more important

Unsure

Would you support the City purchasing private greenspace to preserve it from development?

Yes

Unsure

Transit

Do you use public transit in Burlington (buses and/or Handivan)?

Yes

How can the city improve transit so that it is used more?

Increase frequency of buses

More direct routes

Provide on-demand transit to low-density neighbourhoods

Other (please specify)

Community Centres and Recreation Services

10.

Which City of Burlington services do you use most? Please select up to 2

Swimming pools

Sports courts and gyms

Arts & culture programs

Youth programs

Children programs

55+ programs

Parks & Trails

I don't use any

Other (please specify)

Tell us a little about yourself.

11.

What is your age range?

Under 18

19 - 24

25 - 34

35 - 44

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75- 84

85+

Prefer not to say

12.

What is your household tenure?

Own

Rent

Living with parents

Prefer not to say

13.

What ward do you live in?

Ward 1

Ward 2

Ward 3

Ward 4

Ward 5

Ward 6

Unsure

I don't live in Burlington