Estevan's city budget is available for public viewing, and feedback can be provided in several ways.
One option is a survey by the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, focused on feedback from the business community.
“We’re just focusing on our members and getting feedback into the city. We want to make sure our businesses know they have a voice, and I think it’s vital to contribute and provide input to the city to help make good budget decisions,” said Merissa Scarlett, executive director of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce.
The answers provided in the survey will be compiled and submitted to the city by the Estevan Chamber of Commerce.
“If you are a business owner, even if you’re not a member, please fill it out. If you don’t have time to directly email the city, this is our way of making it easier for you,” Scarlett said.
The survey can be found here.
The survey is anonymous, except for the business name, which will not be shared with the city. All responses will remain confidential, and the results will be submitted in a compiled report.
The deadline to complete the survey is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.
There will be two other opportunities to provide feedback on the proposed budget. Open houses are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 2, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both will be held at the SE Business Development Centre, located at 403A 9th Avenue.