Whitby residents have until November 20 to tell the Town which projects and services should top its spending list for 2027.
The Town launched its annual budget engagement on November 5, inviting people to weigh in on where they would like to see money invested, according to a Town of Whitby news release. The consultation is open for just over two weeks and runs entirely online.
Participants can visit connectwhitby.ca/Budget and select their top two budget priorities from a list of community improvement categories. The options include parks and trails, roads, recreation centres, snow-clearing equipment, road safety, and the marina and waterfront.
How the feedback is used
Each year, the Town must make choices about how to fund the services and spaces residents use every day. The news release compares the exercise to a family planning a household budget, balancing needs, costs and priorities while working to keep Whitby affordable.
The results of the consultation are passed along to Whitby Council, which reviews them to better understand what matters most to residents. Council then uses that input to help guide decisions on the 2027 Budget before it is adopted.
Where to have your say
Residents can share their priorities and learn more about the budget process by visiting connectwhitby.ca/Budget before the November 20 deadline. The Town is also accepting questions and comments through its general contact channels for anyone who wants more information about the process.
The annual engagement has become a regular part of how the Town builds its budget, giving council a snapshot of community priorities — whether that means better roads, improved trails, upgraded recreation centres or investment along the waterfront — before the spending plan is finalized.
