Budget 2012: Charting Our Financial Future
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Finance and Audit Committee invited community members and business owners to attend an evening open house covering the municipality’s 2012 budget and financial planning process.
The March 20 Open House event started at 5:30 with presentations by Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden, council members and RMOW staff. Participants had the chance to review budget information with staff and council, discussed key budget decisions at small tables and asked questions. The following information noted below was presented at the Open House:
For more information on the April 17 Budget Open House, see the following:
- Budget 2012 Open House posters;
- April 17 Council Presentation;
- Video of April 17 presentation to council; and
- Information Report to Council.
Have questions about budget priorities and financial decision-making at the RMOW? Submit your budget questions to help develop the 2012 Budget FAQs to: budget@whistler.ca
Click here to see the 2012 Budget Frequently Asked Questions
The overall goal for the Budget 2012 will be to find ways to maintain Whistler as a successful resort community without increasing taxes or fees. Council is committed to a three-year action plan that addresses the municipality’s current and longer-term economic viability.
Charting our financial future starts now. Learn about the 2012 RMOW financial planning process. Understand the 2012 budget decisions. Share ideas on how the RMOW should keep taxpayers informed throughout the budget process and beyond.
Budget 2012 Timeline – What can you do to get involved?
- Submit questions to the Finance and Audit Committee via email to: budget@whistler.ca
- Download the RMOW Budget Basics pamphlet at or pick up a copy at Municipal Hall
- Review Open House materials and feedback forms available online at whistler.ca/budget
- Submit questions to the Finance and Audit Committee via email to: budget@whistler.ca
- Download the April 17 presentation to council
- May 1: Attend or watch the Council Meeting online: readings for the 2012 Property Tax Rate Bylaws and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw
