Regina residents have until April 30, 2026, to share their spending priorities as the city opens its latest survey to help guide decisions for the 2027-28 budget. The feedback gathered from the public will assist city council in determining how to fund the services provided to the community.
The survey is available online through the City of Regina website. Jeff May, the city’s director of financial planning and analysis, said the process is designed to let residents weigh in on the city’s financial direction and help align potential investments with community expectations.
This public consultation follows the 2026 budget cycle, which included a 10.9 per cent property tax increase. That increase, combined with adjustments to utility rates and the library levy, added approximately $38.70 per month to the cost for the average household. City officials previously noted that these tax hikes were necessary to address infrastructure backlogs and to compensate for years of keeping rates artificially low.
In previous rounds of public feedback, residents consistently identified road construction and repair as their top priority, followed by snow removal and public safety. Initiatives such as affordable housing and public transit programs have historically ranked lower in resident surveys.
The information collected during this month-long period will be summarized and presented to city council members to inform their upcoming budget discussions. Residents can participate by visiting the city’s official project page.
