Residents urged to participate in an online survey to shape the city’s financial priorities.
Coquitlam’s 2025 budget planning process is underway, calling on community members to express their views through an online survey.
City Council and staff, in developing the 2025 budget, prioritize mitigating impacts of current economic conditions, such as inflationary pressures, rising construction costs, and additional responsibilities from other government levels.
Aware of the rising costs affecting residents and local businesses, the City is committed to maintaining service levels and City assets to ensure a high quality of life in Coquitlam now and in the future.
Community members are encouraged to visit LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/budget2025 to fill out a survey by September 15. This opportunity allows citizens to share their views on resource allocation in areas important to them.
Public input is vital for the City’s budget to reflect the community’s priorities while addressing current economic challenges. Participation also offers insights into how city budgets are created and property tax dollars are spent.
Feedback aids the City in balancing individual needs with community priorities, enabling delivery on key projects and priorities.
The process of planning Coquitlam’s annual budget is intricate, involving long-range policies, best practices, and input from various stakeholders, including Council, staff, partners, and the public.
This comprehensive approach ensures the provision of essential infrastructure and services, such as water, garbage collection, roads, parks, public safety, and more.
Coquitlam remains committed to a balanced financial approach, guided by Council-approved policies, supporting community growth and necessary investments.
Residents have shown a keen interest in understanding City spending through the Community Satisfaction Survey. The City offers Coquitlam OpenBook, a data visualization tool, to explore city data through maps, charts, and graphs.
Users can access details on several budget-related categories, including approved capital budgets for 2024 – 2028, major project explorers, and the 2024 operating budget.
For further details, residents can visit coquitlam.ca/budget or contact Financial Planning staff via FinancialPlanning@coquitlam.ca.