The Town of Sidney aims to balance the provision of high quality services with affordable taxes for residents and businesses. Since the needs and wants within the municipality are often greater than what the municipality and community can afford at one time, choices must be made.
Current and previous financial plans can be found below. The plans are developed on an annual basis and look ahead to the next five years, as required by the Community Charter.
2025-2029 Financial Plan
The Town of holding meetings in February and March to consider the 2025-2029 Financial Plan.
Monday, February 3, 2025: Budget Introduction
During the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 3rd, staff presented a draft 2025 budget for Council consideration. The draft budget includes a proposed general tax increase of 12.85%, which is a starting point for upcoming budget deliberations by Council. Over the course of the budget process, Council may choose to add or remove certain projects and initiatives.
A copy of the staff presentation from the February 3rd meeting is linked below, along with the public budget document. These items are best considered together for context. For those seeking the most complete introduction to the financial plan, the presentation may be viewed together with the recording of that meeting (approximately 75 minutes long).
- 2025 – 2029 Draft Financial Plan
- February 3, 2025 Presentation
- February 3, 2025 Presentation Video Recording
Additional Resources:
Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, February 24, 2025: Initial Budget Consideration
Regular Council Meeting at 6:00 pm
February 24, 2025 Staff Report - Tuesday, March 11, 2025: Budget Deliberations
Special Council Meeting at 6:00 pm
Get Involved
The Town of Sidney welcomes your feedback on the draft 2025 Budget. Members of the public are invited to:
- Speak at the February 24 or March 11, 2025 Council meetings in person or via Zoom.
(Register to speak via Zoom by emailing admin@sidney.ca no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Registration is not required for those speaking in person at the meeting.) - Send written comments to admin@sidney.ca.
Questions about the budget? Contact the Finance Department: