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 annual budget survey now until October 31.
The survey gives participants personalized information about how their tax dollars are distributed to various City services such as roads and sidewalks, infrastructure management, and protective services based on their current property assessment value. Participants can then adjust funding levels for each service to understand how that would impact their tax bill and prioritize the services that are most important to them.
“We encourage everyone to participate in the budget engagement this fall, whether that’s taking an online survey or dropping by an in-person event,” said Mayor Simon Yu, “this is an important opportunity for Council to understand what residents would like to see in our community and the capital budget next year.”
Council will review the results of the 2026 budget engagement later this year and consider resident feedback when making decisions in January. Residents who complete the budget survey can enter the optional prize draw for a $100 gift card to the local business of their choice.
In 2025, the annual budget survey had 930 responses, and the five check-up surveys had 941 responses.
In-person events coming this month
Residents who prefer to engage face-to-face will have three opportunities to chat with staff, ask questions, and learn more about the budget process. Three events are planned in October:
- October 7, 4 to 7 p.m., Prince George Public Library Bob Harkins branch
- Join City staff to learn about the budget process and ask questions.
- October 9, 2 to 7 p.m., 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.
- October 23, 8:30 to 11 a.m., 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.
Check up surveys open until October 31
2026 budget engagement also includes five short check-up surveys which are available on the City website and physical copies are available at the following locations:
- City Hall
- Prince George Public Library (both locations)
- Elder Citizens Recreation Association
- Hart Pioneer Centre
- Hadih House
All the information and surveys for the 2026 budget can be found on the City website.
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Media contact:
Kendall Robertson, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca