Budget Spotlights 2026

Whether its property tax dollars we collect from our residents, money provided to us from the Province of Ontario or the Government of Canada, or grants from other sources, we need to make sure we're spending our municipal budget in an efficient way that impacts our community positively.

Better understand what your dollars fund by exploring the spotlights below (check back regularly for new spotlights on different departments) and shape the 2026 budget by getting involved in the process and voicing your opinions.

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Timeline and Process

How does the municipality plan the budget? Learn more about the process and get a glimpse of what's coming up so that you can get involved.

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Budget Survey

Between August 1 and 31, residents had the opportunity to provide their input on the budget. Take a look at the results!

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Who's in Charge of What?

Residents of Mississippi Mills have four levels of government working together to make their lives better. Learn about the responsibilities of each level of government!

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How are my tax dollars spent?

Of every dollar we collect, what percent is spent on municipal services, schools, and so on? We'll walk you through the statistics and our priority spending areas in this Budget Spotlight.

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Roads and Public Works

Do you know how many kilometres the Municipality is responsible for maintaining? Learn more about the Roads and Public Works department and what's in the books for 2026.

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Mississippi Mills Childcare Services

Day care and before/after school care, we've got parents covered. Learn more about the department here and what's in sight for 2026.

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Protective Services

Fire, Police, Bylaw and more. Learn how we plan on protecting our community through 2026.

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Mississippi Mills Public Library

The central hubs for lifelong learning. Learn more about what the library system does for our community and what's on the shelves for 2026.

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Development Services and Engineering

One of our busiest departments with record numbers of applications coming in. Learn more about this department and what's coming in 2026.

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Recreation and Culture / Community and Economic Development

How does the municipality plan the budget? Learn more about the process and get a glimpse of what's coming up so that you can get involved.

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Corporate Services

Though this department doesn't often get the spotlight, it plays a crucial role in governance, running council, promoting services available to the public, and more. Read this spotlight to learn something you might not know yet.

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