The first phase of Chatham-Kent’s 2025 municipal budget is underway with the launch of a public survey.
Designed to allow residents to express their thoughts on spending decreases and increases, the online survey will be available until Oct. 14. Information from this public consultation tool will be forwarded to C-K council prior to the decision-making process.
The second phase will see the presentation of the budget to council on Nov. 13. This will be aired live on YourTV and shared on Facebook and YouTube. Citizens will also be able to see the draft budget document online after that date. Community open houses will take place with live question and answer sessions on Facebook Nov. 20 at noon and Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
The third phase of the budget will see council deliberations take place on Nov. 26 and 27 at 6 p.m. If needed, additional contingency meetings are scheduled for Nov. 28, Dec. 3 and 4, also at 6 p.m.
According a municipal media release, residents are encouraged to bring their budgetary concerns to their respective councillors by email or phone.
The public survey can be found at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/budget-2025-annual-update.
