Budget talks begin this month –make sure you have your say!

County of Brant is asking for public feedback on the proposed 2025 Budget

County of Brant, ON –The County of Brant budget is a detailed financial plan that outlines how funds are prioritized and allocated to various services and projects in order to respond to the needs of the growing community. The proposed budget will outline key priorities for 2025, including infrastructure improvements, community services, and economic development initiatives. This is an opportunity for the public to help guide decisionmaking on how tax dollars are invested to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the County of Brant

"The County of Brant is a place where community spirit and shared goals thrive,” said County of Brant Mayor, David Bailey. The budget survey closed on January 3rd , however, there is a series of meetings coming up that you have the opportunity to attend. Public feedback sessions will be held in January 2025 to provide additional opportunities for engagement and discussion. Please subscribe to the 2025 Budget Engage Brant project page at EngageBrant.ca/2025Budget to be notified as updates are available. Engagement for the 2025 proposed budget closes Friday, January 24, 2025.

"Community feedback is essential to the budgeting process,” said County of Brant General Manager of Corporate Services, Heather Boyd. “We are committed to transparency and collaboration, and we look forward to hearing from residents about what matters most to them as we plan for the future."

PUBLIC REVIEW TIMELINE:

Learn more about the County of Brant finances and the budget process by visiting Brant.ca/Budget.

For more information on this and other important engagement opportunities in the County of Brant, please visit EngageBrant ca

• The County of Brant’s draft Budget documents will be available to the public starting January 10, 2025

• Initial Presentation of Draft Budget and Department Presentations starts at 9 am in Council Chambers (7 Broadway St W) on January 16, 2025. The external agencies presentations and capital budget review takes place at 6 pm meeting in Council chambers on January 22, 2025.

• The Budget Deliberations and Decision Packages will be delivered during a 9 am meeting at Council chambers on February 6th. Additional sessions may be called, if necessary.

• Council meeting to approve the budget will be held at 6 pm in Council chambers on February 25, 2025.

**All meetings will be available on the county’s YouTube channel here.**

The budget is developed through a collaborative process involving feedback from the community, County staff, and Council. It includes assessing community needs, forecasting revenues, and prioritizing expenditures to align with strategic goals.