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The District of Sooke is preparing for Budget 2027 and the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan.
Each year, the District updates its financial plan to guide how municipal services, infrastructure, programs, and projects are funded. This process involves balancing community priorities, service expectations, affordability, legislative requirements, and long-term financial sustainability.
Your input helps Council and staff better understand what matters most to residents as the District plans for the year ahead.
Help Shape Budget 2027 - Starting soon!
Budget decisions affect the services residents rely on every day, including roads, parks and trails, fire rescue, policing, bylaw services, planning and development services, emergency management, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs.
Through the Budget 2027 engagement process, residents, businesses, and community partners are invited to share their perspectives on:
Which municipal services matter most;
How service levels should be balanced with affordability;
Where the District should prioritize investment;
What trade-offs should be considered;
How the District might diversify revenue sources; and
What information would help residents better understand municipal budgeting.
Feedback collected through this process will help inform Council’s discussions as the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan is developed.
The Budget 2027 survey will be available in June 2026. Please check back to share your input.
The District of Sooke is preparing for Budget 2027 and the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan.
Each year, the District updates its financial plan to guide how municipal services, infrastructure, programs, and projects are funded. This process involves balancing community priorities, service expectations, affordability, legislative requirements, and long-term financial sustainability.
Your input helps Council and staff better understand what matters most to residents as the District plans for the year ahead.
Help Shape Budget 2027 - Starting soon!
Budget decisions affect the services residents rely on every day, including roads, parks and trails, fire rescue, policing, bylaw services, planning and development services, emergency management, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs.
Through the Budget 2027 engagement process, residents, businesses, and community partners are invited to share their perspectives on:
Which municipal services matter most;
How service levels should be balanced with affordability;
Where the District should prioritize investment;
What trade-offs should be considered;
How the District might diversify revenue sources; and
What information would help residents better understand municipal budgeting.
Feedback collected through this process will help inform Council’s discussions as the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan is developed.
The Budget 2027 survey will be available in June 2026. Please check back to share your input.
Thank you for taking part in the District of Sooke’s 2027 Budget Survey.
Your input will help Council understand what matters most to residents as the District plans for services, infrastructure, affordability, and long-term community needs.
This survey provides an opportunity to share your perspectives on:
service levels
infrastructure investment
community priorities
affordability and long-term financial sustainability
Survey results will be reviewed by Council and used to help inform the 2027 Budget and updates to the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan.
Estimated completion time: 10–15 minutes
Survey closes: August 31, 2026
Results presented: November 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting
For more information about municipal budgets, service costs, and how budget decisions are made, please see: sooke.ca/budget
Privacy & Freedom of Information
Information collected through this survey is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). Individual responses will remain confidential and will only be reported in aggregate form.
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How the Budget Process Works
June to August 2026: Share your priorities
Budget 2027 is currently at this stage
The Budget 2027 survey opens in June and remains available until August 31. Residents can share what matters most, where they see service needs, and how they think the District should balance priorities with affordability.
Fall 2026: Feedback is summarized
this is an upcoming stage for Budget 2027
Staff review the input received and prepare a summary of what we heard. This helps Council understand community priorities before detailed budget decisions are made.
Fall 2026/Winter 2027: The draft budget is prepared
this is an upcoming stage for Budget 2027
Staff prepare the draft 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan, considering public input, Council priorities, service needs, infrastructure requirements, and financial realities.
Winter 2027: Council reviews the budget
this is an upcoming stage for Budget 2027
Council reviews budget options in public meetings and considers service levels, projects, costs, reserves, revenue sources, and potential tax impacts.
Spring 2027: Residents review the draft plan
this is an upcoming stage for Budget 2027
The District provides an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed budget and ask questions before final adoption.
Before May 15, 2027: The budget is adopted
this is an upcoming stage for Budget 2027
Council adopts the Five-Year Financial Plan and Tax Rate Bylaw before the legislated deadline.