Have Your Say on the Proposed 2026 Municipal Budget

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon is inviting the public to provide feedback regarding the proposed 2026 municipal budget on Mon, Jan 26, 2026. Residents are invited to join Mayor & Council and City administration for coffee in the City Hall Foyer from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Immediately following, a Special Council Meeting will be held in Council Chambers, beginning at 7 p.m., where public comments and feedback can be presented to City Council regarding the proposed budget.

Individuals interested in registering as speakers for the Special Council Meeting are asked to contact Legislative Services by Fri, Jan. 23, 2026, at 4 p.m. by calling 204-729-2296 or emailing cityclerk@brandon.ca. Registered speakers will be allotted up to 10 minutes to present their feedback.

Earlier this week, Brandon City Council received two presentations regarding Labour and Brandon Police Service. The following will be discussed at the upcoming meetings:

• Thu, Jan. 15: Solid Waste Services, Street Sweeping, and Downtown Parking Strategy
• Mon, Jan. 19: Labour Update and Funding Applications
• Tue, Jan. 20: Fleet Services, Train Whistle Cessation, Rapid Relay Flashing Beacons, and Grant funded Projects
• Mon, Jan. 26: 10-year capital Plan including the City Hall Project, Library Arts Projects, Outdoor Aquatic Facility, and Downtown Public Washroom

Official meeting agendas will be posted on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes within 48 hours of each meeting.

All members of the public are encouraged to follow these discussions and stay informed as Council works through major components of the 2026 proposed budget. All proposed budget documents are available online at brandon.ca/city-hall/budget-and-finance/budgets/2026-proposed-budget. 

Brandon City Council will deliberate the 2026 proposed budget as prepared by City administration on Fri, Jan. 30 and Sat, Jan. 31.

Some of the 2026 proposed budget enhancements include:

• Diversion Depot Staffing
• Customer Service & Accessibility Improvements
• Asset Management & Infrastructure Maintenance
• Third-Party Snow Clearing Pilot Program
• Grader Operator Training Program
• Police Digital Evidence Management Unit
• Business Process Improvements
• Procurement Initiatives
• Recruitment and Retention Initiatives

Some of the major 2026 proposed capital investments include:

• Water Treatment Facility Upgrade
• Southeast Drainage Project – Phase II including the Naturalized Stormwater Cemetery Pond Project
• Southwest Brandon Wastewater Servicing Project
• Purchase of Transit Buses
• Transit Stop Accessibility Upgrades
• Transportation Network Enhancements (new roundabouts at 18^th St. N. & Braecrest Dr., and at 26^th St. & Maryland Ave.)
• Active Transportation enhancements including crosswalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian corridors.
• Upgrades to Andrews Field Changeroom/Washrooms
• Downtown Washroom
• Implementation of Police Body Cameras
• Tree Planting & Naturalization at Canada Packers Sports Complex
• Sportsplex Parking Lot Renewal

City Council welcomes comments or feedback on the proposed 2026 budget, which can be sent via email to budget@brandon.ca.