Next Phase of Budget 2022 Community Engagement Launches

Next Phase of Budget 2022 Community Engagement Launches

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UPDATE as of 3:35 P.M. on Thursday, September 16, 2021: Due to the recent announcement of provincial health measures, the in-person budget engagement sessions have been postponed and moved virtual. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to stay tuned for more details on the new dates and format.

The City of Grande Prairie is launching the next phase of the Budget 2022 community engagement with in-person budget engagement sessions on September 22 and 23 and an extension of the online engagement tools for the community to learn more about the budget and City services and provide feedback on key elements of the upcoming budget.

Event details

  • September 22
    • 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
    • KMSC Law Room, Coca-Cola Centre
  • September 23
    • 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
    • Teresa Sargent Hall, Montrose Cultural Centre

The sessions are free to attend, open to members of the community of all ages and experience levels and do not require registration. Each session is the same, so residents can attend whichever night best suits their schedule.

All provincial health regulations will be in place including mandatory masking and physical distancing. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available on-site and additional precautionary measures will be implemented to reduce physical contact.

The in-person budget engagement events are an opportunity for residents to learn about the City’s budget process and key services provided by the City through a variety of interactive stations highlighting different departments. Members of City administration will be available during the event to provide more information and connect with residents on any questions they may have.

Residents can share their thoughts and ideas on the following questions:

  • Where would you prioritize investment of your tax dollars in the 2022 Budget?
  • What services do you value most at the City?
  • How do you suggest the City balance the need to operate with fiscal responsibility while providing quality services?
  • What do you think Council should prioritize as part of their COVID-19 response?

Feedback is being used to guide City administration and City Council to determine the services most valued by residents.

Online engagement

The in-person engagement sessions are a continuation of the Budget 2022 engagement project that commenced in May with online engagement opportunities, followed by key stakeholder engagement sessions held in August.

The online portion available at engage.cityofgp.com/budget2022 has been re-opened and is available for people to provide feedback until September 30.

The online engagement includes:

  • A survey that takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
  • A Balancing Act tool to learn how the City’s operating budget is allocated and submit your own balanced City budget
  • An idea space to share your answers to brainstorming questions
  • A Q&A space to ask administration questions about the budget and get live responses

The City of Grande Prairie looks forward to engaging with residents on how we can continue to stimulate our local economic recovery and support the community.