FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prince George, B.C. – Residents are invited to help shape the City of Prince George’s 2026 budget by participating in the budget consultation process, which launched today with five check-up surveys.
The surveys aim to understand how satisfied residents are with various City services including:
- Events and recreation
- Parks and trails
- Protective services
- Roads and sidewalks
- Snow removal
The five short surveys are available now until October 31 on the City website and paper versions are available at City Hall, both Prince George Public Library locations, Elder Citizens Recreation Association, Hart Pioneer Centre, and Hadih House. Participants can choose to complete one or all of the surveys and their responses will remain anonymous.
Citizen budget survey
Later this fall, the citizen budget survey will open for feedback. As in previous years, the budget simulator allows participants to explore City budget allocations across various municipal services. Ratepayers can enter their property tax assessment to see how their tax dollars are distributed and adjust service levels to understand how changes would impact their tax bill. The citizen budget survey is only available online and will be available on the City website from October 1 to October 31.
In-person budget engagement
Residents are also invited to participate in person at the following events:
- Tuesday, October 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Prince George Public Library Bob Harkins branch
- Join City staff to learn about the budget process and participate in surveys.
- Thursday, October 9 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Pine Centre Mall
- Join City staff for City Hall at the Mall across from Mr. Pretzels to learn about the budget process, participate in surveys, enter to win prizes, and have a coffee with Council members.
- Thursday, October 23 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the CN Centre
- Join City staff for a walk and talk during CN Centre indoor walking to learn about the budget process and how you can get involved.
All community feedback will be shared with City Council ahead of budget deliberations which will begin in December 2025. Get more information on the City website.
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Media contact:
Kendall Robertson, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca