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Budget Challenge

Imagine Norfolk has an extra 1% in its budget. We want you to help decide how to spend it.


Complete the Budget Challenge by September 30, 2025, to be entered for a chance to WIN one of three $50 gift cards. 

About the budget

Every year, property taxes and user fees fund essential services across Norfolk County. Here's how each dollar was spent in 2025.

Pie chart showing the budget breakdown

County Service
Tax Levy
Cost per tax dollar
Administration
$9,419,000
$0.07
Capital Infrastructure
$47,333,400
$0.35
Emergency Services
$12,715,900
$0.09
Health and Social Services
$10,071,000
$0.07
Parks, Facilities, Recreation and Culture
$10,933,900
$0.08
Planning and Economic Development
$2,902,300
$0.02
Police Services
$12,110,600
$0.09
Roads Operations
$18,558,400
$0.14
Environmental Services
$8,160,000
$0.06
Library and Conservation Authorities
$4,211,600
$0.03
Total
$136,416,100
$1.00


Read more about what each section includes


Now imagine we have 1% more to invest in our community. 

How would you divide an additional $1.4 million? You can:

  • Give it all to one area
  • Split it evenly
  • Prioritize what matters most to you


Would you invest more in roads and infrastructure? Or boost funding for parks and recreation? Maybe you think emergency services or social services need more support?


It's time for some math.

Remember, you have $1.4 million to spend. Use the boxes below to show how you would spend it. (Your total can't be more than $1.4 million.)

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