2026 Frontenac County budget process

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Our budget is the financial expression of the priorities of our organization. Respect for the taxpayer is of major importance in budget development for the County of Frontenac. Your input is welcome and is critically important to the budgeting process.

This budget relates only to work overseen by Frontenac County Council:

  1. Frontenac Paramedics
  2. Fairmount Home
  3. Planning and Development
  4. Economic Development including the Frontenac K&P Trail

Our budget is based on the following principles:

  • Transparency: Business plans, budget planning, and budgets are discussed and approved in open meetings of Frontenac County Council except as permitted according to The Municipal Act.
  • Fiduciary responsibility: Council and staff develop and approve budgets that balance the short- and long-term needs of the County and its citizens. Achieving this difficult balance requires that we make best estimates, predict most likely scenarios, and evaluate apparent risks.
  • Accountability: Council is ultimately accountable, within legislated limits, for the approval of business plans, budget policy, and budgets. In particular, Council is responsible to evaluate and establish service levels.
  • Alignment: Projects that support and align with the strategic priorities set by Council, or as required in legislation, receive the highest priority for Council consideration.
  • Citizen Input: Citizen input on matters including but not limited to strategic planning, business planning, budget development, and service level changes is welcome throughout the budgeting process.

That's where you come in. On this page are resources you can use to help shape and inform your thoughts and opinions on the budget and budgeting process. You will also find key dates, most notably the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 17. Mark your calendars; that's your chance to present your budget ideas directly to Frontenac County Council.

Below you will find a set of tools you can use to engage with neighbours, Frontenac County Councillors, and Frontenac County staff on matters related to the 2026 Frontenac County budget. Participate in an online discussion. Share your ideas. Ask questions. It will all be submitted for consideration during Council budget deliberations.

Our budget is the financial expression of the priorities of our organization. Respect for the taxpayer is of major importance in budget development for the County of Frontenac. Your input is welcome and is critically important to the budgeting process.

This budget relates only to work overseen by Frontenac County Council:

  1. Frontenac Paramedics
  2. Fairmount Home
  3. Planning and Development
  4. Economic Development including the Frontenac K&P Trail

Our budget is based on the following principles:

  • Transparency: Business plans, budget planning, and budgets are discussed and approved in open meetings of Frontenac County Council except as permitted according to The Municipal Act.
  • Fiduciary responsibility: Council and staff develop and approve budgets that balance the short- and long-term needs of the County and its citizens. Achieving this difficult balance requires that we make best estimates, predict most likely scenarios, and evaluate apparent risks.
  • Accountability: Council is ultimately accountable, within legislated limits, for the approval of business plans, budget policy, and budgets. In particular, Council is responsible to evaluate and establish service levels.
  • Alignment: Projects that support and align with the strategic priorities set by Council, or as required in legislation, receive the highest priority for Council consideration.
  • Citizen Input: Citizen input on matters including but not limited to strategic planning, business planning, budget development, and service level changes is welcome throughout the budgeting process.

That's where you come in. On this page are resources you can use to help shape and inform your thoughts and opinions on the budget and budgeting process. You will also find key dates, most notably the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 17. Mark your calendars; that's your chance to present your budget ideas directly to Frontenac County Council.

Below you will find a set of tools you can use to engage with neighbours, Frontenac County Councillors, and Frontenac County staff on matters related to the 2026 Frontenac County budget. Participate in an online discussion. Share your ideas. Ask questions. It will all be submitted for consideration during Council budget deliberations.

  • Notice of Public Meeting for the Solicitation of Public Input for the 2026 Budget

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    The Council of the County of Frontenac will be holding a public meeting as part of its regular Council meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. to permit citizens, business operators, and other Frontenac stakeholders to make representation to Council on the 2026 budget.

    Citizen input and customer satisfaction play a key role in the County’s budget process. Citizen input on matters including but not limited to, strategic planning, business planning, budget development, and service-level changes is welcome throughout the budget process. Consultation also includes input from member municipalities.

    Should you wish to make a submission to County Council such as written comments, a presentation, or report, please provide relevant materials to the County Clerk by September 11, 2025 for inclusion in the agenda.

    Citizens, business operators, and other Frontenac stakeholders are invited to attend Council either in person or via virtual electronic participation.

    In Person:

    Meeting location:

    County of Frontenac Council Chamber
    2069 Battersea Rd
    Glenburnie, ON
    K0H 1S0

    Map link

    Those wishing to make an in-person submission at the public meeting are asked register with the County Clerk before the end of September 11, 2025:

    By email: info@frontenaccounty.ca

    By mail:

    Jannette Amini, Clerk
    County of Frontenac
    2069 Battersea Rd
    Glenburnie, ON
    K0H 1S0

    Virtual Electronic Format:

    Those wishing to make a virtual submission at the public meeting are asked register with the County Clerk by email: jamini@frontenaccounty.ca

    Registration will close at end of day Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

    All members of the public who register for or attend the meeting will have an opportunity to speak.

    Engage with us – Residents are also encouraged to visit the County’s online civic engagement platform at engagefrontenac.ca to learn more and to participate in an online discussion. Learn more. Share your ideas. Ask questions. Collected input will be submitted for consideration in Council budget deliberations. Visit the 2025 Frontenac County budget process page CLICK HERE.

    Additional information about the budget and budget process, may also be found on the County’s website by clicking HERE, via email at info@frontenaccounty.ca, or by dialing 613-548-9400.

    Notice of collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, 2069 Battersea Rd. Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0.

    Dated at Glenburnie, Ontario

    This 17th day of August, 2025.

    Jannette Amini
    County Clerk

Page last updated: 10 Sep 2025, 08:24 AM