Thank You for Participating in Budget 2026 Engagement

The District would like to thank all residents who participated in the Budget 2026 process - both the more than 1,700 voices who contributed during Phase One consultation and those who attended the Phase Two Open House to learn more and engage in discussion. Your participation supports informed decision-making and helps shape the District’s financial planning.

The 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 940, which received three readings on April 1, 2026, includes a proposed municipal tax increase of approximately $17.54 per month for the average single-family property. This investment supports the addition of four community safety personnel - two police officers and two firefighters - and retains a 2% contribution to the District’s Asset Management Program to support the maintenance and replacement of infrastructure.

The bylaw will be brought forward for consideration of adoption at the Regular Council meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Missed the 2026 budget survey? There are several ways to stay informed and get involved:

• Sign up for the District’s monthly newsletter or Public Participation mailing list
• Subscribe for updates at sooke.ca/subscribe
• Receive meeting agendas and access recordings at sooke.ca/meetings

For more on the budget process, please visit letstalk.sooke.ca/budget.