The District of Muskoka Council will be discussing its 2026 budget at a meeting on Nov. 17 and is looking for input to help guide resource allocation decisions.
Officials said the draft will be available to the public on the District of Muskoka’s website after Nov. 10 for review and comment.
According to officials, all the comments and public input gathered from the Muskoka in Focus: 2026 Budget Priorities Survey will be discussed at a Committee of the Whole Council meeting on Nov. 17.
Anyone wishing to comment on the budget is encouraged to submit written comments on the District’s website or send them via email to amy.back@muskoka.on.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 16.
The budget includes funding for transportation on District roads, waste management, community services, long-term care, paramedic services, and local public works projects for both the district and its lower-tier municipalities.
Officials said the 2026 budget and related user fees will be reaffirmed at a council meeting on Dec. 15.
