ACRD 2026-2030 Financial Plan: Public Input Survey

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) is beginning the development of its 2026–2030 Financial Plan. Your input will help guide priorities and ensure that the financial plan reflects the needs and values of our communities.

The survey should take no longer than five minutes to answer and, as a thank you for taking this time to provide your input, you can enter to win a gift card from a local business. Your answers will help inform the ACRD Board as they begin the Financial Planning process for 2026.

The personal information collected in this survey is collected in accordance with Section 26 (c, d, e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of consideration regarding the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Finance Department only. Direct any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information to foi@acrd.bc.ca.

About you!

Where do you live or own property in the ACRD?

City of Port Alberni

District of Tofino

District of Ucluelet

Area A – Bamfield

Area B – Beaufort

Area C – Long Beach

Area D – Sproat Lake

Area E – Beaver Creek

Area F – Cherry Creek

Treaty Settlement Lands

Other (please specify)

Do you consider yourself a resident of the region?

Yes

Which of the following age groups do you fall in?

Younger than 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

ACRD’s Financial Planning

How informed do you feel about the ACRD’s financial planning process?

Very informed

Somewhat informed

Not very informed

How would you like to learn more about the ACRD’s financial planning process (select all that apply)?

ACRD website updates

Social media

Local newspaper

Public open house

Online forums

Other (please specify)

Which of the following activities would you take part in (select all that apply)?

Open house

Online Q&A Information Session

ACRD Board budget meeting

Other (please specify)

ACRD Service & Priorities

Which ACRD services are most important to you (select up to 5 – please note that all services may not be relevant for your area)?

Emergency management

Drinking water services

Fire protection

Waste management

Regional planning and agricultural development support

Rural planning, building and development services

Transit

Parks, trails, and community spaces

Bylaw enforcement

Other (please specify)

Are there any services you feel need improvement or expansion?

Maximum 20,000 characters

0/20,000

Taxation & Value

How well do ACRD services meet your community’s needs?

Very well

Somewhat well

Not well

Unsure

10.

What would make ACRD services better meet your community’s needs?

Better communication and transparency

More investment in infrastructure

Expanded or improved services

Lower costs by lowering existing service levels

Other (please specify)

11.

Would you support increased investment in certain services if it meant a modest tax increase?

Yes

Depends on the service

12.

What priorities do you feel should guide the financial plan (select all that apply) ?

Climate resilience

Infrastructure renewal

Affordable housing

Reconciliation with First Nation communities

Economic development

Emergency preparedness

Other (please specify)

Final Thoughts

13.

Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the ACRD’s 2026-2030 Financial Plan?

Maximum 20,000 characters

0/20,000

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