2020 Budget: How would you like to see your tax dollars invested?
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The Town of Newmarket is dedicated to serving the needs of our residents. We want your opinion on how you want to see YOUR tax dollars invested and on our overall budget process.
Newmarket's budgets are built around resident feedback and priorities set by the Newmarket Council. We also have to ensure that as Newmarket continues to grow, we are allocating the appropriate funds to the needs of our growing demographic, without sacrificing levels of service to our residents.
Your opinion and feedback matters to us.
Here is how you can contribute to the overall budget process:
Play our Budget Game - Investing your tax dollars
- This survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us with the Budget 2020 process and determine how to invest your tax dollars.
- Participate in the Budget Game and you will be entered in a draw to win $100 that can be applied to any Recreation and Culture Program in Newmarket.
Other ways to provide your feedback:
- Provide your comments below in the forum section of this webpage
- Attend a Budget Meeting - view the key dates located on right hand side of this page
- Email finance@newmarket.ca or by calling the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193
Did you know?
39% of your total amount of taxes goes to the Town of Newmarket to provide the following services?
(Calculations as based on the average assessed home in Newmarket at $618,750)
- Community Program and Events ($11.42 per month)
- Aligns with Council Strategic Priorities: Extraordinary Places and Spaces
- Public Library Services ($9.91 per month)
- Aligns with Council Strategic Priorities: Extraordinary Places and Spaces
- Planning and Development Services ($11.37 per month)
- Aligns with Council’s Strategic Priorities: Economic Leadership and Job Creation
- Aligns with Council’s Strategic Priorities: Vibrancy on Yonge, Davis and Mulock
- Roads, Bridges and Sidewalks ($28.47 per month)
- Aligns with Council’s Strategic Priorities: Safe Transportation (streets)
- Fire and Emergency Services ($44.46 per month)
- Aligns with Council’s Strategic Priorities: Safe Transportation (streets)
- Facilities, Parks and Trails ($46.75 per month)
- Aligns with Council’s Strategic Priorities: Extraordinary Places and Spaces
- By-law and Licensing Services ($4.18 per month)
- Aligns with Council’s Strategic Priorities: Economic Leadership and Job Creation
- Waste Management Services ($9.94 per month)
- Aligns with Council’s Strategic Priorities: Environmental Stewardship
All services provided by the Town of Newmarket align with the Council's Strategic Priority: Long-term Financial Sustainability.