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Oxford County to Receive Budget Survey Results

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According to a report from county staff, 62 percent of the survey respondents said they receive good or fair value for their tax dollars

OXFORD - The results are in!

Over 1,400 people participated in Oxford County's 2027 budget survey and submitted close to 700 comments and suggestions.

According to a report from county staff, 62 percent of the respondents said they receive good or fair value for their tax dollars, while 34 percent stated the opposite.

The top three county services noted for improvement include housing, long-term care at Woodingford Lodge, and child care at EarlyON. 

Residents were asked to rank their top five priorities for their communities and having a safe community with Safe Communities - police ranked number one with 46 percent. It was followed by Active Living - parks, trails and recreation, affordable housing, snow and ice control, Instrastructure - roads, bridges and stormwater, Social issues - poverty, long-term care, and Safe Communities - paramedic services.

Oxford County Council will receive the results during tomorrow's meeting and a draft budget will be presented on November 25th. Special budget meetings have been scheduled for December 10th and 14th, and the final draft is expected to be tabled on January 13th, 2027.

Tomorrow's Oxford County Council meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and you can find the full agenda online here. You can also livestream the meeting through the county's website.

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