Background

There are few communities that have experienced the growth pressures we have in Squamish. Between 2016 and 2023, our population has jumped 46.8% and Squamish has become one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. It is a highly desirable place to live and work, and we are balancing the challenges that come along with this reality.


What we are working to solve:

How can we continue to manage future growth, upgrade our infrastructure, and create complete neighbourhoods that meet our community needs, all while ensuring that tax increases to residents and businesses are manageable?


Your Involvement

We are all impacted by the Financial Plan, every day. When you walk down a street, turn on your tap, or visit a District park – you are seeing the results of our budget process. This is why it’s important that you are involved and provide feedback along the way. We invite you to take some time to learn how tax dollars are spent, and how we are working to create a healthy, vibrant, livable and accessible community for all.


We hope you will consider attending one, some or all of the following in-person engagement opportunities:

  • Civic Engagement Trivia Night in October (date TBD)
  • "Budget Bingo" in October (date TBD)
  • Coffee with Council in October (dates TBD)
  • Information Night (with panel discussion) on November 12 from 6-8 p.m at Howe Sound Brewery
  • Mayor's Drop In in November on Nov 19 from 11:30-12:30 p.m. at Municipal Hall (Council Chambers)


Stay informed about this engagement. Click '+ Follow' (top left of page).

Thanks to everyone who provided input on the draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan.

Your comments, emails, questions, and conversations at various in-person events were presented to Council at the Special Business Meeting on November 26, 2024; and on December 17, 2024 the 2025-2029 Financial Plan was adopted by District of Squamish Council.


To see a summary of feedback received, check out the What We Heard Report.