Norfolk County seeks resident input for 2025 Budget

Norfolk County is inviting residents to participate in shaping the County’s future by providing input on the prioritization of services and investments for the upcoming year. Council and staff will consider all ideas, comments, and suggestions as part of the 2025 budget process.

The budget serves as the County’s financial blueprint, guiding the allocation of funds to essential programs and services. Meticulous budget planning and oversight ensure that resources are utilized efficiently to meet the community’s present and future needs.

Norfolk County produces three distinct budgets each year:

• Levy Supported Operating Budget, commonly referred to as the Tax Budget

• Levy Supported Capital Plan, sometimes called the Capital Budget

• Rate Supported Budget, also known as the Water and Wastewater Budget

How to get involved

Residents are encouraged to engage in the budget process by:

• Providing input through EngageNorfolk.ca

• Reviewing the 2025 budgets once they become available

• Watching live-streamed budget meetings on the Norfolk County YouTube channel

• Members of the community may speak at a meeting by providing deputation. Please pre-register by filling out the Public Hearing/Deputation Form.

All feedback received by September 30 will be included in a Budget Engagement Update report to the Budget Committee on October 17. This report will offer Council an update on the engagement process and summarize the feedback and themes emerging from the 2025 budget engagement campaign. Feedback received after October 7 will be shared with Council before the January budget deliberations.

The final approved budgets are the result of a comprehensive review process conducted by the County’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Council.  

Quotes

Mayor Amy Martin

“We always value hearing from the public on significant decisions. Our budget for 2025 is more than a financial plan for the year ahead; it is a strategic framework that supports the long-term sustainability of our community. Your input is essential as we work to align our investments with the needs and aspirations of all Norfolk County residents.”