Not the full picture. Built from public records, which leave things out.Read by hand, Oct 2026Details
This is built from public records, which leave a lot out, and some of it may be wrong or out of date. Check the sources, and tell us if you spot a mistake. What this site can't tell youRead by hand. We read Russell's own documents for this site in October 2026; the Sources page lists which ones. The comparisons with other places still come from the Province's yearly reports.
Budget calendar · 2027 budget
When Russell's budget is decided
The budget sets what the town spends and how much property tax goes up. These are the dates it is released, discussed and voted on, and how you can take part. Free for everyone.
The Township of Russell's Budget and Finances page lists key dates for the 2027 budget: a public survey on strategic priorities that ran July 9 to September 4, 2026, a public consultation with Council on December 14, 2026 at 7 p.m., a draft budget report on February 8, 2027, working sessions on February 25 and 26, 2027, and Council reviewing and adopting the budget on March 8, 2027. The page does not say how the October 26, 2026 election affects these dates.
Coming up
- DEC14
Have your say
Council's public consultation for the 2027 budget, at 7 p.m. (requests may be sent until February 25, 2027)
Monday, December 14, 2026
Source: Township of Russell, Budget and Finances, 2027 Budget key dates
- FEB8
Budget released
Draft 2027 Budget Report available
Monday, February 8, 2027
Source: Township of Russell, Budget and Finances, 2027 Budget key dates
- FEB25
Council discusses
Working session on the draft budget (a second session is held February 26, 2027)
Thursday, February 25, 2027
Source: Township of Russell, Budget and Finances, 2027 Budget key dates
- MAR8
Council votes
Council reviews and adopts the 2027 Budget
Monday, March 8, 2027
Source: Township of Russell, Budget and Finances, 2027 Budget key dates
How to have your say
- Send requests to Council for the 2027 budget by February 25, 2027, or attend Council's public consultation on December 14, 2026 at 7 p.m., as the Township's Budget and Finances page lists.
- Submit a question about an item on a Council meeting agenda by noon on the day of the meeting, through the Township's online form, by email to the Clerk's Office, or by letter. The Township says approved questions are read during the meeting.
Earlier in this cycle
- Friday, September 4, 2026 Public survey on strategic priorities closed (it ran July 9 to September 4, 2026) source
Everything here comes from the Township's Budget and Finances page and Council Members page, read on October 5, 2026. The Township's page says staff update the draft budget from February 27 to March 7, 2027. We did not read any council agenda, because the Township's agenda portal asks scripts not to read it.
Dates checked on October 5, 2026. Towns change meeting dates; check the town’s page before you go. Spotted a change? Tell us.