City of Burnaby Budget Priorities Survey

Official title: Financial Plan Survey

Closed Budget Finance & Consumer Housing & Communities
Burnaby asked residents what they wanted the city to spend money on. The consultation ran in fall 2025 and is now closed. A What We Heard Report summarizing community feedback was presented to Council in November.

Why This Matters

Live in Burnaby? This shaped how your tax dollars get spent. Whether it's parks, roads, transit, or community services—residents got to weigh in on what matters most.

What Could Change

Council received the community feedback report in November 2025. Budget decisions for the upcoming fiscal year will reflect the priorities residents identified.

Key Issues

  • What should the city prioritize in its budget?
  • How should funding be allocated across city services?

What Happened

The What We Heard Report was presented to Council on November 25, 2025. The report summarizes community priorities and funding preferences gathered during the fall 2025 consultation.