Each year, City staff create a five-year financial plan and annual budget for City Council to consider. The budget outlines City spending across key service areas such as public safety, parks, recreation, transportation, garbage and green waste collection, and more. The Local Government Act requires the City's budget to be balanced—meaning the City cannot plan to spend more than it brings in each year.

As costs continue to increase and our City grows, this year's budget will focus on core services and finding a long-term balance between service levels and affordability, with the impact on residents at the forefront.

How Feedback Will Be Used

Community input is one of several factors considered when creating the budget. Feedback from the public, along with staff advice and recommendations, is shared with Council to support decision-making as part of the annual budget process.

How to Get Involved

• Learn more about the City's Five-Year Financial Plan and Annual Budget at coquitlam.ca/FinancialPlan
• Read "Your Property Taxes and Utility Fees Explained"
• Complete the survey by Sunday, September 14
• Contact City staff with questions at FinancialPlanning@coquitlam.ca
• Browse Coquitlam OpenBook, to explore the City's budgets and spending for 2025

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