Budget 2024
The District is committed to ensuring fiscal responsibility while responding to the needs of a growing community. To best invest your tax dollars, we need to hear from you!
Our annual budget (and community priority) survey is your opportunity to tell us about your opinion on service priorities for the District of Sooke. By joining the budget conversation and staying connected throughout the process, residents will learn:
- opportunities and limitations of the district’s budget; and
- what projects and service changes are planned within the five-year financial plan.
Engage with us!
The District of Sooke’s participatory budget process includes two phases of engagement:
- Phase one: Budget Survey and community conversations at local markets from June 12, 2024 to August 25, 2024.
- Phase two: Budget Open House - date: to be confirmed (early 2025)
In between these phases of engagement, your elected official (District of Sooke Council) will discuss budget priorities at public meetings where you can also provide input.
The District is committed to ensuring fiscal responsibility while responding to the needs of a growing community. To best invest your tax dollars, we need to hear from you!
Our annual budget (and community priority) survey is your opportunity to tell us about your opinion on service priorities for the District of Sooke. By joining the budget conversation and staying connected throughout the process, residents will learn:
- opportunities and limitations of the district’s budget; and
- what projects and service changes are planned within the five-year financial plan.
Engage with us!
The District of Sooke’s participatory budget process includes two phases of engagement:
- Phase one: Budget Survey and community conversations at local markets from June 12, 2024 to August 25, 2024.
- Phase two: Budget Open House - date: to be confirmed (early 2025)
In between these phases of engagement, your elected official (District of Sooke Council) will discuss budget priorities at public meetings where you can also provide input.
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Say "hi" to Gail at the Night Market on August 10th!
Share Say "hi" to Gail at the Night Market on August 10th! on Facebook Share Say "hi" to Gail at the Night Market on August 10th! on Twitter Share Say "hi" to Gail at the Night Market on August 10th! on Linkedin Email Say "hi" to Gail at the Night Market on August 10th! linkLet's talk Budget 2024! Community Economic Development Officer, Gail Scott, is attending the Night Market to connect with you!
Stop by the District of Sooke booth from 5 to 8 p.m. to say "hello," provide input on Budget 2024 and take away a gift of your choice. Choose from: reusable tote bags, produce bags, water bottles and frisbees!
Have a question or concern? Would you like to recognize one of our team members for going above and beyond? We're here to connect, listen and receive your input.
Our team will be popping up at various markets and parks throughout the summer. Can't make it? No worries, we'll connect another time this summer!
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Connect with Carolyn Mushata, Director of Corporate Services, at the Night Market on August 3rd
Share Connect with Carolyn Mushata, Director of Corporate Services, at the Night Market on August 3rd on Facebook Share Connect with Carolyn Mushata, Director of Corporate Services, at the Night Market on August 3rd on Twitter Share Connect with Carolyn Mushata, Director of Corporate Services, at the Night Market on August 3rd on Linkedin Email Connect with Carolyn Mushata, Director of Corporate Services, at the Night Market on August 3rd linkLet's talk Budget 2024! Carolyn Mushata, Director of Corporate Services is attending the Night Market to connect with you!
Stop by the District of Sooke booth from 5 to 8 p.m. to say "hello," provide input on Budget 2024 and take away a gift of your choice. Choose from: reusable tote bags, produce bags, water bottles and frisbees!
Have a question or concern? Would you like to recognize one of our team members for going above and beyond? We're here to connect, listen and receive your input.
Our team will be popping up at various markets and parks throughout the summer. Can't make it? No worries, we'll connect another time this summer!
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Let's Talk Budget 2024 at the Night Market on July 27th
Share Let's Talk Budget 2024 at the Night Market on July 27th on Facebook Share Let's Talk Budget 2024 at the Night Market on July 27th on Twitter Share Let's Talk Budget 2024 at the Night Market on July 27th on Linkedin Email Let's Talk Budget 2024 at the Night Market on July 27th linkMayor Tait is joining Communications Coordinator, Christina Moog, at the Sooke Region Museum Night Market to connect with you!
Let's keep the conversation going as we receive your input to inform the 2024 Budget! Stop by the District of Sooke booth from 5 to 8 p.m. to say "hello," provide input on Budget 2024 and take away a gift of your choice. Choose from: tote bags, water bottles and reusable produce bags.Have a question or concern? Would you like to recognize one of our team members for going above and beyond? We're here to connect, listen and receive your input.
Our team will be popping up at various markets and parks throughout the summer. Can't make it? No worries, we'll connect another time this summer!
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Stop by the Sooke Country Market to Talk About Budget 2024 on Saturday, July 22nd!
Share Stop by the Sooke Country Market to Talk About Budget 2024 on Saturday, July 22nd! on Facebook Share Stop by the Sooke Country Market to Talk About Budget 2024 on Saturday, July 22nd! on Twitter Share Stop by the Sooke Country Market to Talk About Budget 2024 on Saturday, July 22nd! on Linkedin Email Stop by the Sooke Country Market to Talk About Budget 2024 on Saturday, July 22nd! linkLet's talk Budget 2024! Communications Coordinator, Christina Moog, is attending the Sooke Country Market beside Fire Station 1 on Otter Point Road to connect with you!
Stop by the District of Sooke booth on Saturday, July 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to say "hello", provide input on Budget 2024 and take away a gift of your choice. Choose from reusable tote bags, produce bags and water bottles!
Have a question or concern? Would you like to recognize one of our team members for going above and beyond? We're here to connect, listen and receive your input.
Our team will be popping up at various markets and parks throughout the summer. Can't make it? No worries, we'll connect another time this summer!
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Say "hello" to Christina at the Sooke Night Market on July 20th
Share Say "hello" to Christina at the Sooke Night Market on July 20th on Facebook Share Say "hello" to Christina at the Sooke Night Market on July 20th on Twitter Share Say "hello" to Christina at the Sooke Night Market on July 20th on Linkedin Email Say "hello" to Christina at the Sooke Night Market on July 20th linkLet's talk Budget 2024! Communications Coordinator, Christina Moog, is attending the Sooke Night Market at the Museum to connect with you!
Stop by the District of Sooke booth from 5 to 8 p.m. to say "hello," provide input on Budget 2024 and take away a gift of your choice. There are reusable tote bags, produce bags and water bottles!
Have a question or concern? Would you like to recognize one of our team members for going above and beyond? We're here to connect, listen and receive your input.
Our team will be popping up at various markets and parks throughout the summer. Can't make it? No worries, we'll connect another time this summer!
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Connect with Christina Moog, Communications Coordinator, at Whiffin Spit on July 19th
Share Connect with Christina Moog, Communications Coordinator, at Whiffin Spit on July 19th on Facebook Share Connect with Christina Moog, Communications Coordinator, at Whiffin Spit on July 19th on Twitter Share Connect with Christina Moog, Communications Coordinator, at Whiffin Spit on July 19th on Linkedin Email Connect with Christina Moog, Communications Coordinator, at Whiffin Spit on July 19th linkLet's talk Budget 2024! Communications Coordinator, Christina Moog, will be at Whiffin Spit from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19th to connect with you!
Stop by to say "hello," provide input on Budget 2024 and take away a gift of your choice. There are reusable tote bags, produce bags and water bottles to choose from!
Have a question or concern? Would you like to recognize one of our team members for going above and beyond? We're here to connect, listen and receive your input.
Our team will be popping up at various markets and parks throughout the summer. Can't make it? No worries, we'll connect another time this summer!
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Talk with Mayor Tait and Gail Scott, Community Economic Development Officer at the Night Market, July 6
Share Talk with Mayor Tait and Gail Scott, Community Economic Development Officer at the Night Market, July 6 on Facebook Share Talk with Mayor Tait and Gail Scott, Community Economic Development Officer at the Night Market, July 6 on Twitter Share Talk with Mayor Tait and Gail Scott, Community Economic Development Officer at the Night Market, July 6 on Linkedin Email Talk with Mayor Tait and Gail Scott, Community Economic Development Officer at the Night Market, July 6 linkLet's talk Budget 2024! Mayor Tait is joining Community Economic Development Officer, Gail Scott at the Night Market to connect with you!
Stop by the District of Sooke booth from 5 to 8 p.m. to say "hello," provide input on Budget 2024 and take away a gift of your choice. There are reusable tote bags, produce bags, water bottles and frisbees!
Have a question or concern? Would you like to recognize one of our team members for going above and beyond? We're here to connect, listen and receive your input.
Our team will be popping up at various markets and parks throughout the summer. Can't make it? No worries, we'll connect another time this summer!
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Say "Hello" at the Sooke Night Market on June 22nd
Share Say "Hello" at the Sooke Night Market on June 22nd on Facebook Share Say "Hello" at the Sooke Night Market on June 22nd on Twitter Share Say "Hello" at the Sooke Night Market on June 22nd on Linkedin Email Say "Hello" at the Sooke Night Market on June 22nd linkLet's talk Budget 2024! Staff are attending the Night Market to connect with you!
Stop by the District of Sooke booth from 5 to 8 p.m. to say "hello," provide input on Budget 2024 and take away a gift of your choice. There are reusable tote bags, produce bags, water bottles and frisbees!
Have a question or concern? Would you like to recognize one of our team members for going above and beyond? We're here to connect, listen and receive your input.Our team will be popping up at various markets and parks throughout the summer. Miss us tonight? No worries, we'll connect another time this summer!
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Welcome to the 2024 District of Sooke Budget Conversation
Share Welcome to the 2024 District of Sooke Budget Conversation on Facebook Share Welcome to the 2024 District of Sooke Budget Conversation on Twitter Share Welcome to the 2024 District of Sooke Budget Conversation on Linkedin Email Welcome to the 2024 District of Sooke Budget Conversation linkThe District is committed to ensuring fiscal responsibility while responding to the needs of a growing community. To best invest your tax dollars, we need to hear from you!
Our annual budget survey is your opportunity to tell us about your opinion on service priorities for the District of Sooke.
Have 15 minutes? Please complete the full survey and let us know:
- About the quality of life in Sooke
- What services are important to you
- How you feel about the value you are receiving for services provided
- What changes you would like the District to make regarding services
- How much you would like to see investment in long-term infrastructure maintenance and replacement
Complete the full survey here >>
Only have two minutes? Take our short-form survey here >>
Before You Begin
To understand more about how your tax dollars are invested between service areas based on the taxes you pay, use the PROPERTY TAX CALCULATOR.
Please note that the values used in this survey are based on the average assessed property in Sooke, $806,000 (BC Assessment).
This survey is open to all residents living in Sooke – both property owners and those renting.
How input is being used?
Your input, along with Master Planning documents (such as the Transportation Master Plan and Parks & Trails Master Plan) will be used by staff to prepare a preliminary budget and service levels for Council’s consideration.
Information collected in this survey will be made public in a “What We Heard Report” before Council budget deliberations begin.
2024 budget deliberations are anticipated to begin in the fall. Stay informed by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and following the conversation at letstalk.sooke.ca/budget.
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2024 Budget Survey
Now closed.
Thank you to all who participated. The survey, open June 21 to August 20, 2023, is now closed. A What We Heard Report will be available before budget deliberations begin.
Key Dates
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April 08 2024
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April 03 2024
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March 25 2024
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March 13 2024
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February 28 2024
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December 11 2023
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November 20 2023
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November 16 2023
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August 20 2023
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August 17 2023
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August 16 2023
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August 15 2023
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August 10 2023
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August 03 2023
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July 27 2023
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July 22 2023
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July 20 2023
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July 19 2023
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July 06 2023
Budget Process
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Annual Budget Survey
Budget 2024 has finished this stageJune 21-August 20, 2023
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Budget What We Heard Report Available
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Preliminary Budget Development
Budget 2024 has finished this stageFall 2023
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Asset Management Introduction
Budget 2024 has finished this stageDecember 11, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
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Service Level Review and Council Direction
Budget 2024 has finished this stageEarly 2024
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First Reading of District’s Budget at Regular Council Meeting
Budget 2024 has finished this stageIntroduction
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Second Reading of District’s Budget at Regular Council Meeting
Budget 2024 has finished this stageInitial Council Discussion
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Third Reading of District’s Budget at Regular Council Meeting
Budget 2024 has finished this stageFinal Council Discussion
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Community Budget Open House
Budget 2024 has finished this stageApril 3, 2024, 2 pm to 7:30pm
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Budget Adoption
Budget 2024 is currently at this stageProvince requires Tax Rate Byaw to be adopted by May 8th. The Tax Rate Bylaw will be presented to Council after Budget 2024 and the Five-Year Financial Plan have been updated/adopted.
Who's Listening
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Phone 2506421634 Email cmoog@sooke.ca