Join us for the Budget Open House on April 19th, 2-7pm!

After receiving input from the community and Council conducting their service-level review, the District has prepared its 2023-2027 five-year financial plan. The plan identifies a property tax increase of approximately $100 per year for district services based on the average residential property assessment, or $8.33 per month for 2023, with key projects including:

  • Increased police and fire resources to decrease call response times;
  • Charters Corridor Capital Project;
  • Church Road Roundabout Capital Project;
  • Little River Crossing (DeMamiel Creek Pedestrian Bridge) Capital Project;
  • Ravens Ridge Park Recreation Amenities Capital Project including an accessible viewing area with seating and picnic tables, accessible parking, bleachers, small multi-purpose grass playing fields, 3 on 3 basketball court, and considerable landscaping;
  • Road maintenance; and
  • Streetlight and transit stop improvements.

Notably, capital project works will span from 2023 to 2024.

The public is invited to learn more about the District’s budget and the work planned for the year ahead at a Community Open House taking place at Sooke Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Road, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

“Everyone is facing cost pressures and Council is looking to reduce the financial impact on residents while still responding to the needs of a growing community,” said Mayor Maja Tait as she spoke to the budget earlier this year during Council’s service-level review. “Where we’re hearing numerous municipalities are sitting at an increase that would cost households two-to-three times, even more, keeping a district property increase in line with inflation and below $100 is a priority.”

Why attend:

  • Understand how your tax dollars are invested
  • Learn more about how your local government operates to support your day-to-day needs
  • Gain knowledge about the limitations of the District’s budget
  • Ask questions of staff and get to know the people of the organization
  • Enjoy light refreshments

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