Community invited to participate in 2024 Budget Deliberations

After a successful first year, the Town is excited to once again invite the community to provide their input on what they would like to see included in Devon’s 2024 Operating Budget.

Each November, Administration presents a proposed budget to Council for the upcoming year and Council is given the opportunity to ask questions and request any adjustments they would like to see prior to budget approval in December. This process helps to build alignment between Council and Administration and ensures that Council’s priorities are addressed in the budget for the upcoming year.

Council remains committed to their strategic priority of community engagement and is please to provide this opportunity for input on the budget once again this year.

2024 Budget Deliberations Dates

Date: Friday, Nov. 17 & Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Place: Town of Devon Office – 1 Columbia Avenue West, Devon

There are two ways that residents can provide their input for the 2024 Operating Budget.

Option 1 – Written Submission

Residents can provide a written submission via email or a written letter outlining their input and suggestions for Council to consider in the 2024 Operating Budget. All submissions will be shared with Council as part of the budget deliberations.

Option 2 – In-Person

Residents are also invited to book a 10-minute time slot to address Council and share their input during Budget Deliberations on Nov. 17 & 18.

• Friday, Nov. 17 from 1-2 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9-10 a.m.

Due to time constraints, there are limited in-person time slots available. Once filled, residents will be invited to send in a written submission.

Written Submissions/Booking a Budget Timeslot

Residents looking to share a written submission with Council or book a timeslot during budget deliberation are invited to contact Melanie Crothers, Executive Assistant to Mayor & Council at:

• E: MCrothers@devon.ca
• P: 780-987-8310

Alternatively, written submissions can be dropped off at the Town Office during regular business hours (M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

The deadline for written submissions/booking an in-person time slot is Friday, Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m.

“Budget is always a difficult time of year as we try to balance our priority of attracting new development here to Devon while also ensuring the Town has the tools it needs to continue to provide the service our residents deserve,” said Mayor Craddock. “If you have thoughts or feedback on our Town services, public programming, or anything else, please let us know so we have the information on hand to discuss during our budget deliberations.”

Learn more at devon.ca/budget.