2027-2030 Budget Toolkit
⚠️ Stay informed. This page will be updated throughout the budget process with important updates, engagement opportunities, and messages from Councillor Schmidt. ⚠️
Welcome to the Ward 8 Budget Toolkit
Below you will find a breakdown of all the information you need to stay informed about the City's budgeting process, participate in budget hearings, and watch live at your convenience.
Key areas
- Operating Budget - programs and services like police, fire, public transit, roads, parks, and other services the City provides to Calgarians.
- Capital Budget - projects that deliver services to Calgarians like police and fire stations, C-train stations, buses, roads, water treatment, recreation centres, libraries, and affordable housing.
- Reserves - money set aside to fund future operating and capital expenses, one-time projects, budget shortfalls, and emergencies.
How to Get Involved
Attend the City Services & Budget Open House
Join the Ward 8 Team and City Business Units on October 28 at the Richmond Knobhill CA Hall to learn about City services and how future budget decisions help shape Calgary's communities.
Share Your Feedback
Your input helps inform Councillor Schmidt's advocacy throughout the budget process. Complete our survey to share your priorities, concerns, and ideas for Ward 8 and Calgary's future.
Have any questions?
If you have any budget-related questions, please contact us at ward8@calgary.ca including "2027-2030 Budget" in the subject line.
Resources
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Visit the City of Calgary's Budget Page to learn more about all information related to this year's budget cycle, including important documents and further instructions about participating as a speaker.
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See Council's Strategic Priorities and view all budget documents once they're public on November 10.
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View the full budget process for operating and capital budgets and learn more about how we fund our services and infrastructure.
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See historical financial reports, financial statements, and City of Calgary policies related to the budgeting process.
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Learn more about the City of Calgary's reserve funds - what they how, are they're used, and their role in the budgeting process.
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Quarterly Reports provide a snapshot of the City's progress in delivering the budget priorities set for the 2027-2030 budget and our overall financial health.
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View the results of the City of Calgary's 2026 Fall Survey of Calgarians which includes public opinion on how we are performing as a city with the delivery of services and infrastructure, trust, and what Calgarians want to see from their local government.
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Sign up before the public hearing date on Monday, November 9. All members of the public can submit written comments and are welcome to attend attend Council Chambers On Monday, November 23 and speak without signing up.
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Click here to watch public hearings live on video, view each day's budget agenda, and download all documents provided to your City Councillors.
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