Tisdale residents encouraged to participate in pre-budget survey

Oct 30, 2026 | 12:32 PM

The town of Tisdale is conducting a community survey to gather feedback that will help shape their 2027 budget.

Chief Administrative Officer Lovely Magnaye said council wanted to hear directly from residents before decisions are made.

“Budget decisions affect every resident, through property taxes, utility rates, and the services people use every day,” Magnaye told northeastNOW.

The survey is designed to gain information on which services matter most to residents, and how satisfied they are with those services. Magnaye said the town also wants to know where citizens think capital spending should be focused, including roads, sidewalks, water and sewer services, and recreation facilities.

“There’s room for open comments, and we’d welcome new ideas too.”

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The town is in the early stages of the 2027 budget process, and Magnaye said administration has begun to draft the operating and capital budgets. Council will likely review those drafts in January, and according to Magnaye, they hope to adopt the budget next March.

“Administration will compile the responses [from the survey] and present a summary report to council,” Magnaye said. “Council will use it alongside the financial information during budget deliberations.”

Magnaye said while the survey is not a vote, it will provide important input that helps council see where the community’s priorities lie.

The survey closes Nov. 30 and Magnaye said it takes about 10 to 12 minutes to fill out.

“Responses are anonymous,” Magnaye stated. “We’re looking at overall trends, not individual answers.”

Residents of all types are encouraged to fill out the survey, including homeowners, renters, young people, and seniors.

“The more response we get, the better the picture.”

Residents can fill out the survey online, or they can get a paper copy at the town office.

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com

by Cam Lee

Tisdale residents encouraged to participate in pre-budget survey

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