Budget 2025: Have Your Say!

As we begin the 2025 municipal budget, we want to hear from you.
Please complete this brief survey and help us create a budget that reflects the priorities of local residents and businesses.

As you answer these questions, please remember:
1. Your annual tax bill is made up of taxes payable to Southwest Middlesex, as well as to the County of Middlesex and you preferred school board. This survey concerns ONLY the funds paid to, and the services offered by, the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.
2. There are some services that municipalities are legally required to provide - this limits how much room we have to reduce services/costs.

This is you opportunity to let us know how do you want to see your tax dollars spent in 2025, and which services are most important to you and your family.

Thank you for your time!

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* 1. Municipal Services:

Which Municipal Services have you used in the past week? Check all that apply.

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* 2. Value for your Tax Dollars:

Every time your street is plowed, you see a fire station responding to an emergency, or you see the garbage truck drive by, you are witnessing you tax dollars at work.

Your annual tax bill is made up of taxes for Southwest Middlesex, Middlesex County, and your preferred school board. In general, about 62% of what you pay in taxes goes to Southwest Middlesex.

Thinking about the part of your taxes that go to Southwest Middlesex, how would you rate the overall value you receive for your tax dollars?

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* 3. Overall Satisfaction with Services:

Overall, how satisfied are you with the delivery of ALL the services provided by Southwest Middlesex?

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* 4. Safe & Well-Built Communities:

How important are the following services and programs provided by Southwest Middlesex?

  Very Important Somewhat Important Minimally Important Not Important
Building Permits
By-Law Enforcement
Fire Services
Economic Development
Land Use Planning

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* 5. Safe & Well-Built Communities:

How satisfied are you with the following services and programs provided by Southwest Middlesex?

  Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Minimally Satisfied Not Satisfied
Building Permits
By-Law Enforcement
Fire Services
Economic Development
Land Use Planning

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* 6. Transportation:

How important are the following services and programs provided by Southwest Middlesex?

  Very Important Somewhat Important Minimally Important Not Important
Sidewalk Maintenance
Road Maintenance
Traffic Management (Signs, Signals)
Traffic/Pedestrian Safety
Winter Maintenance (Snow & Ice Control)

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* 7. Transportation:

How satisfied are you with the following services and programs provided by Southwest Middlesex.

  Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Minimally Satisfied Not Satisfied
Sidewalk Maintenance
Road Maintenance
Traffic Management (Signs, Signals)
Traffic/Pedestrian Safety
Winter Maintenance (Snow & Ice Control)

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* 8. Healthy, Livable Communities:

How important are the following services and programs provided by Southwest Middlesex?

  Very Important Somewhat Important Minimally Important Not Important
Community Support & Partnerships
Diversity & Inclusion Programs
Recreation Programs (Arena, Community Centers)
Recreation, Sport & Leisure Programs
Parks, Playgrounds, and Green Spaces

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* 9. Healthy, Livable Communities:

How satisfied are you with the following services and programs provided by Southwest Middlesex?

  Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Minimally Satisfied Not Satisfied
Community Support & Partnerships
Diversity & Inclusion Programs
Recreation Programs (Arena, Community Centers)
Recreation, Sports & Leisure Programs
Parks, Playgrounds, and Green Spaces

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* 10. Environmental Programs:

How important are the following services and programs provided by Southwest Middlesex?

  Very Important Somewhat Important Minimally Important Not Important
Drinking Water
Transfer Station
Stormwater Management
Waste & Recycling Collection
Wastewater/Sewers

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* 11. Environmental Programs:

How satisfied are you with the following services and programs provided by Southwest Middlesex?

  Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Minimally Satisfied Not Satisfied
Drinking Water
Transfer Station
Stormwater Management
Waste & Recycling Collection
Wastewater/Sewers

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* 12. Challenges and Opportunities:

What do you think is the single biggest challenge facing Southwest Middlesex that should be considered when developing the budget?

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* 13. Customer Service:

In the past 12 months, have you contacted Southwest Middlesex to receive a service or information? Select all that apply.

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* 14. Customer Service:

Do you have any POSITIVE suggestions for improvements or changes to customer service?

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* 15. About You:

Do you live in Southwest Middlesex?

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* 16. About You:

Where in Southwest Middlesex do you live?

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* 17. About You:

Would you describe your home as being in a urban or rural setting?

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* 18. About You:

How long have you lived in Southwest Middlesex?

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* 19. Approach to Municipal Budgeting:

Municipal property taxes are the main source of funding to pay for the services provided by the Municipality. Which of the following options would you like the municipality to consider when developing the 2025 budget:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

A summary of the survey results will be presented to Council, and will be used in preparing the 2025 municipal budget.

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