Survey #1: Strategy & Vision
High-level goals and strategy contribute to budget planning by identifying service improvements. Please tell us how the County’s goals align with you as a resident.
Update
Thank you to all residents who participated in the public engagement on Budget 2025! The engagement is now closed.
A "What We Heard" report will summarize all feedback collected. This report will be posted on this page and presented to Rocky View County Council alongside the draft budget during a Special Council meeting in November/December 2024.
During the Special Council meeting on Budget 2025, members of the public can share their views directly with Council. Information on the date and time of this meeting will be shared here: Meetings & Hearings | Rocky View County.
Listening to residents
Each year, Rocky View County budgets, plans, and
invests in the future based on residents' needs and community priorities.
Your voices matter! Initiatives like budget engagement and the County's annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey are valuable tools for local governments to understand residents' needs, concerns, and satisfaction levels with services.
We want to thank the over 1,300 residents who participated in the April 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. Residents have identified areas that need attention, including:
- Growth & Development
- Economic Development
- Public Engagement
- Building Permits & Inspections
As we develop the 2025 Budget, we encourage residents to share their views and experiences in the surveys below. Management and staff across Rocky View County will use the information collected to inform services, and all feedback received will be shared with Rocky View County Council along with the draft of the 2025 budget.
How to participate
- Complete one or all of the six surveys below (each survey takes 3-5 minutes to complete)
- Join the online forum below
- Book an in-person workshop with the project team
Share your views for the future
Help steer the County's path forward! We value your input on the County's strategic goals, current growth & development management, and services for residents. Your feedback is vital for budget preparations and guiding County initiatives.
All surveys are now closed
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Survey #2: Growth & Development
Thoughtfully managing steady growth and development is essential for maintaining financial prosperity and quality of life in Rocky View County. Please share your views on growth and development within the County.
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Survey #3: All Services
Is there a County service that is working well or needs improvement? Let us know!
Help guide service improvements
These services below have been identified by residents in the Citizen Satisfaction Survey as needing more attention. Please share your views on how the County can improve public engagement, economic development and building permits and inspections.
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Survey #4: Public Engagement
Public engagement ensures residents have an opportunity to influence county actions, policies, and decisions. Please share your experience engaging with the County.
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Survey #5: Economic Development
Ensuring a strong financial future involves attracting the right businesses and opportunities. Please share your suggestions for businesses and services you would like to see in your community.
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Survey #6: Building Permits & Inspections
Building and inspection services are essential to ensure that new construction and renovations are safe, accessible, and energy-efficient. We want to hear from you about how we can improve this service.
What issues should Rocky View County focus on?
Join the conversation! Through the message board below, let us know the top issue you would like the County to focus on! (max 140 characters).
1 September, 2024
Johanna says:
Reduce property taxes. We do not get any services. Like city water, garbage collection and other services, city residents get. We don’t.
18 August, 2024
Concerned resident says:
In 2022 and 2023 Council awarded the county tax increases of 4.97% and 9.7%. For 2025 find ways to reduce property tax % to 2021 levels.
12 August, 2024
Leah Pearce says:
Aggregate Resource Plan. The decision in the July 23/2024 Council meeting pushed it into 2026 budget year!
5 August, 2024
Katie says:
Would love a nice walking path that loops around!
1 August, 2024
VeggieFarmer says:
Planning and development and roads, better fire response - more, I'm worried about the increase in industrial and not able to handle that.
