2023 Proposed Budget

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Thank you for joining the conversation regarding the proposed 2023 Budget!

The Township of Puslinch (Township) is seeking your feedback regarding the proposed 2023 Budget. The budget is a strategic document that prioritizes the Township's services and programs. Your feedback is important in setting priorities and guiding the vision and growth of the Township.

Have you ever wondered how your residential tax dollar is spent? The image below outlines how your residential tax dollar is allocated between the County of Wellington (County), the Township and the local School Boards (based on the approved 2022 budget). It is important to understand how your tax dollars are allocated when prioritizing Township services and programs.

The Township and the County are responsible for providing different services. The Township collects property taxes for the Township and on behalf of the County and the local School Boards. The Township does not have control over setting County services or service standards, as that is a responsibility of County Council. The chart below lists the services provided by the Township and the County.

Township ServicesCounty Services
Animal Licensing and Control
Building Permits
By-law Enforcement
Community Centres and Recreation Facilities
Fire Services
Heritage
Municipal Elections
Property Tax Collection and Administration
Rezoning, Minor Variance, Site Plan and Other Planning and Development Applications
Township Roads, Bridges, Culverts, Streetlights and Sidewalks
Township Trails and Parks

Ambulance
County Roads and Bridges
County Trails and Forests
Long Term Care
Museum and Archives
Parking
Police Services
Public Libraries
Regional Economic Development
Severances
Social Services (Child Care/Early Learning, Housing, Ontario Works)
Taxi Licensing
Waste and Recycling



Graph of how the operating tax levy is divided among Township services based on the 2022 approved budget.



View the proposed 2023 Budget documents on our Budget page.

The Township will be holding a Public Information Meeting on January 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to receive comments regarding the proposed 2023 Budget. If you are unable to attend, please provide your comments through the survey below. Please note the survey closes on January 31, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Thank you for joining the conversation regarding the proposed 2023 Budget!

The Township of Puslinch (Township) is seeking your feedback regarding the proposed 2023 Budget. The budget is a strategic document that prioritizes the Township's services and programs. Your feedback is important in setting priorities and guiding the vision and growth of the Township.

Have you ever wondered how your residential tax dollar is spent? The image below outlines how your residential tax dollar is allocated between the County of Wellington (County), the Township and the local School Boards (based on the approved 2022 budget). It is important to understand how your tax dollars are allocated when prioritizing Township services and programs.

The Township and the County are responsible for providing different services. The Township collects property taxes for the Township and on behalf of the County and the local School Boards. The Township does not have control over setting County services or service standards, as that is a responsibility of County Council. The chart below lists the services provided by the Township and the County.

Township ServicesCounty Services
Animal Licensing and Control
Building Permits
By-law Enforcement
Community Centres and Recreation Facilities
Fire Services
Heritage
Municipal Elections
Property Tax Collection and Administration
Rezoning, Minor Variance, Site Plan and Other Planning and Development Applications
Township Roads, Bridges, Culverts, Streetlights and Sidewalks
Township Trails and Parks

Ambulance
County Roads and Bridges
County Trails and Forests
Long Term Care
Museum and Archives
Parking
Police Services
Public Libraries
Regional Economic Development
Severances
Social Services (Child Care/Early Learning, Housing, Ontario Works)
Taxi Licensing
Waste and Recycling



Graph of how the operating tax levy is divided among Township services based on the 2022 approved budget.



View the proposed 2023 Budget documents on our Budget page.

The Township will be holding a Public Information Meeting on January 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to receive comments regarding the proposed 2023 Budget. If you are unable to attend, please provide your comments through the survey below. Please note the survey closes on January 31, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    The Township wants to hear your comments regarding its proposed 2023 Budget. All comments will be provided to Council for consideration at an upcoming Council Meeting and prior to approval of the 2023 Budget By-law.

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