From the recording

Town of Princeton council discusses budget and priorities

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council met on January 13th to discuss the 2026 budget and priorities. Director of Finance James Graham presented the draft budget and financial plan bylaw. The council reviewed the changes made to the budget since the last meeting, including the removal of surplus operational revenue and capital expenses. They also discussed the ranking of surplus operational revenue projects. The council decided to separate the budget from the priority list, with the budget showing only approved projects for the current year. The priority list will include all projects, but they will be added to the budget as amendments throughout the year. The council also discussed the process of changing bylaws, including public consultation and two readings. They will bring the changes to the council for approval, and then to the public for consultation.

FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

recommended — 2026 Budget and Priorities: The council will separate the budget from the priority list, with the budget showing only approved projects for the current year.

FACT · Next

What comes next

The council will bring the changes to the council for approval, and then to the public for consultation.

FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

Princeton and District Museum and Archives Society — Adding a position of Assistant Manager for the museum
Princeton Community Arts Council — Increase in their budget amount from $5,000 to $10,000

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Budget and Priorities

The council's decisions will impact the town's budget and priorities for the upcoming year. Residents may be affected by changes to the budget and priority list.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

5 Town of Princeton Budget

The council reviewed the draft budget and financial plan bylaw. ^[5]

“The draft budget and financial plan bylaw were presented by Director of Finance James Graham. ^[5]”

9 Correspondence Action Requested

The council received requests from the Princeton and District Museum and Archives Society and the Princeton Community Arts Council. ^[6]^[7]

“The Princeton and District Museum and Archives Society requested adding a position of Assistant Manager for the museum. ^[6]^[7]”

Open questions

What are the implications of separating the budget from the priority list?

Sources

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