2022 City Budget Engagement
Consultation has concluded
Review the reporting back for the 2022 Budget Survey or watch this short video.
The City of Kingston budget is more than just revenues and expenses. It is a strategic document that supports the City’s priorities, services and programs. As a resident, the budget impacts You. Every. Single. Day.
Help guide how the City spends your tax dollars
For the 2022 budget engagement process, City staff will continue to look for your input on the City’s budget with a focus on the following areas:
- Priority initiatives from last year’s engagement
- Taxation and service levels
- Pandemic recovery strategies
Review the reporting back for the 2022 Budget Survey or watch this short video.
The City of Kingston budget is more than just revenues and expenses. It is a strategic document that supports the City’s priorities, services and programs. As a resident, the budget impacts You. Every. Single. Day.
Help guide how the City spends your tax dollars
For the 2022 budget engagement process, City staff will continue to look for your input on the City’s budget with a focus on the following areas:
- Priority initiatives from last year’s engagement
- Taxation and service levels
- Pandemic recovery strategies
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Ideas
over 2 years agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.Sometimes the small things we can do for our community and neigbourhoods can have the biggest impact. Do you have a specific project or idea that could positively impact our community? Share it with us.
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Open June 23 – Aug. 9, 2021
Wendyaalmost 3 years agoSupport a High Volume Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic
The only solution to Kingston's pet over breeding crisis is a HVLC spay neuter clinic accessible to anyone who understands intact animals need human intervention. The rescues are burnt out and kittens are being born all over this city. It is out of control. Controversy and blaming cats (and dog's) for existing will not solve anything. They will hunt to survive, some will starve, freeze, become sick and subsequently die suffering. It's time to allocate tax dollars to fix the problem at it's source rather than creating bylaws that are useless and not sustainable. Doing so will exacerbate this crisis. You build it, they will come. We have 1000's of stray and feral cats breeding right now right under our noses. Some people care, some don't. Please be a humane community. This endeavour WILL NOT have any impact on the current veterinary businesses.
1 comment3Onlinealmost 3 years agoMake Available Bicycles for General Public and Make Roads Safer.
A bike sharing program should be introduced.
0 comment2mwtilbrookalmost 3 years agoBulk Collection Day
Offer yearly or bi-yearly collection of bulk waste (e.g., furniture, appliances) for residents.
0 comment5GCumpsonalmost 3 years agoArt from a local indigenous person
Since the statue of sir john a was removed as a sign of faith to the indigenous people. Perhaps a symbol of their resolve as a people replace it. It is our obligation to hear the voices of 1323 (so far) children who were ripped from their loving families and apparently were be taught how to be civilized.
1 comment0Kem34almost 3 years agoPrioritize Housing
Housing is a major crisis in Kingston (availability and affordability) and was not mentioned anywhere in the survey. Further engagement with the Queen's/RMC/St.L probably needed.
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Key dates
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June 23 → August 09 2021
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July 05 2021
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July 12 2021
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July 19 2021
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July 26 2021
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July 24 2021
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August 05 2021
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November 23 → November 25 2021
Who's listening
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Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer
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Director, Financial Services and Deputy Treasurer
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Manager, Financial Planning
Email budget@cityofkingston.ca
Project timeline
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June 2021
2022 City Budget Engagement has finished this stageReport to Council that outlines the 2022 budget engagement plan
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June – August 2021
2022 City Budget Engagement has finished this stagePublic engagement to inform the 2022 operating and capital budgets
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September 2021
2022 City Budget Engagement has finished this stageReport engagement results to Council and community
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November 2021
2022 City Budget Engagement is currently at this stageBudget deliberations
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December 2021
this is an upcoming stage for 2022 City Budget EngagementOperating and capital budget bylaws passed by Council
Follow Project
Video - Virtual Budget Sessions
- A quick re-cap of What We Heard from the community.
- The City of Kingston hosted its first of four Virtual Budget Sessions on Monday, July 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. During this hour-long session, Desiree Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, connected with Lacricia Turner, Director of Recreation & Leisure Services.
- The City of Kingston hosted its second of four Virtual Budget Sessions on Monday, July 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. During this hour-long session, Desiree Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, connected with Katrina Furlanetto, General Manager of the Cataraqui Conservation.
- The City of Kingston hosted its third of four Virtual Budget Sessions on Monday, July 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. During this hour-long session, Desiree Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, connected with Anjte McNeely, Chief of Police at Kingston Police.
- The City of Kingston hosted its second of four Virtual Budget Sessions on Monday, July 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. During this hour-long session, Desiree Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, connected with Ruth Noordegraaf, Director of Housing and Social Services.
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