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Budget Questionnaire

We want your feedback on the municipality’s budget priorities before Council starts its budget discussions. 

Your input will help guide decisions about services and tax rates for 2026. 

This questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses will be kept confidential. 

Deadline to complete this questionnaire: Friday, September 12 at 4 p.m.

Section 1: Demographics

1.  

Please select the option that best describes you:

2.  

How old are you?

Section 2: Council Priorities and Municipal Services

3.  

Which one of  Council’s priorities do you think should receive the most focus in the 2026 Budget? Select only one of the options below. 

4.  

Please rank the following service areas according to their importance to you. Assign a number to each item, with 1 being the highest priority and 9 being the lowest.


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Section 3: Service Level Expectations 

5.  

How would you rate the current level of service in the following areas? 

Arts and Culture Programs: This includes arts programs, cultural events, and facilities such as museums and galleries.
Climate Action and Environmental: This includes programs and services focused on climate change, conservation, and environmental protection.
Community Services: This includes programs and services for seniors, youth, and families, such as social services, community events, and outreach programs.
Fire and Rescue: This includes fire prevention, emergency response, and fire safety education.
Library Services: This includes library operations, collections, and programs for children and adults.
Parks and Recreation: This includes the maintenance and operation of parks, trails, playgrounds, sports fields, and all community recreation facilities.
Planning and Development: This includes funding for the provision of efficient planning services to the community, as well as the delivery of permits and inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
Police Services: This includes law enforcement, crime prevention, and community policing initiatives.
Engineering and Transportation: This includes the upkeep and repair of roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes to ensure safe and accessible transportation.

Section 4: Taxation and Spending

6.  

The District has several financial tools to help balance the budget. Please indicate option(s) you would support. Select all that apply.  

Here’s how the 2025 budget was allocated across municipal service areas to cover net expenses (expenses less non-tax revenues):   

7.  

If you are willing to pay more in property taxes, which areas would you like to prioritize for increased funding for enhanced services? 

You may select up to three options.

8.  

If you support reducing or eliminating some District services, which areas would you consider reducing budget from?

You may select up to three options.

Section 5: Infrastructure Investment

The municipality is facing significant infrastructure needs, including upgrades to roads, sidewalks, facilities, and other essential assets. To address these needs, the municipality is considering increasing taxes. 

9.  

Would you support an Asset Levy increase to invest in the maintenance and upgrade of West Vancouver's infrastructure assets, such as roads, sidewalks, and facilities?

Section 6: Climate Action and Environment Investment

Investment in climate action and environmental protection is critical to meeting the District’s GHG reduction targets, implementing environmental safeguards in development processes, increasing resilience to climate change, and preserving vital natural assets.  

10.  

Would you support an Environmental Levy increase to invest in West Vancouver’s  climate action and environmental protection projects?

Section 7: Budget engagement

11.  

How did you hear about this questionnaire?