Let us know your community priorities to help shape the 2026 Scugog budget

Scugog - The Township of Scugog is preparing the 2026 budget and wants to hear from residents and property owners about their budget priorities. Scugog provides programs and services to the community based on an annual Operating and Capital budget. Mayor Wotten has signed a Mayoral Directive giving direction to staff to prepare and bring the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget to Council for consideration.  While it will be the Mayor’s Budget, it will still be considering the needs of the community, economic pressures and drivers, growth, the services to residents, and engineering priorities for infrastructure and asset management.

Long term sustainability is one of our main goals and as with many other municipalities across Canada, the infrastructure deficit continues to be a major issue that we must continue to address. Dedicated levies have provided the Township the means to tackle many large-scale infrastructure projects. Solid budget planning will continue to allow for upgrades to existing roads, bridges, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, technology upgrades, and more serving the Scugog community.

Input from the community is a vital part of the budget planning process. Let us know where you would like your tax dollars directed. Visit our Budget Project Page to provide your input on the 2026 Budget by August 22. In addition to the budget feedback form, the My Scugog site provides information on how a municipal budget is built, the budget process timeline, budget facts, Frequently Asked Questions, and a comment form for you to ask questions. Scugog Finance staff are monitoring the site and will respond to questions submitted. 

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“I am pleased to introduce the 2026 budget survey. This survey will help us better understand the community's priorities and will inform our decisions as we move our community forward, meeting today's challenges while respecting residents’ fiscal challenges. Focus will be on our essential services and supporting our local economy”

 – Mayor Wilma Wotten

New for this year, the Mayor will be hosting three town hall meetings to discuss the budget. These meetings will be held August 12, 13, and 21; locations and timing will be communicated once finalized.

Additional opportunities to provide feedback will be announced. Subscribe to Scugog news or follow our social media to never miss an update!

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