Fiscal Year 2027 City of Charlotte Budget Engagement Survey

Charlotte’s annual budget funds city services, advances City Council’s Strategic Priorities and supports continued growth. It includes operating costs, infrastructure and strategic investments that serve one million residents, millions of visitors and commuters, and more than 50,000 local businesses.

Why does your participation matter? Each year, City Council adopts a balanced budget through a public process that considers community input, financial needs and long-term plans such as the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Your feedback is shared with City Council to help shape future budget decisions.

In fiscal year 2026, participants prioritized transportation, housing and neighborhood services, public safety, and environmental sustainability. The adopted $3.65 billion FY 2026 budget reflects these priorities through corresponding increased investments in these areas and enhancements supporting Animal Care & Control and youth programs.

For more information visit the Strategy & Budget "Budget Development" page.

This survey is an effort to understand public opinion and should not be considered scientific.

* Listed below are the Strategic Priorities identified by Charlotte's City Council. Drag and drop priorities above the "Next Priority" bar to re-order and click "Save selection" to lock in your response.

The work of the City of Charlotte is guided by five Strategic Priorities identified by Charlotte City Council. Advancement of the Strategic Priorities is achieved through intentional decision making in the delivery of core services alongside initiatives designed to positively impact the larger Charlotte community.

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* Is this your first time actively participating in the City of Charlotte budget engagement process?

Yes, this is my first time

No, I have participated before

Not sure

Prefer not to say

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* City resources are limited, and funding decisions involve tradeoffs. The following questions help us understand your priorities.

Based on the level of service you experience versus the level of service you expect, indicate the appropriateness of the current funding level for each focus area.

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* Which three service areas below have the greatest impact on your day-to-day quality of life?

Quality of life is defined as "the degree to which an individual is healthy, comfortable and able to participate in or enjoy life events."

Animal Care & Control

Business Development and Recruitment

Environmental Sustainability

Fire Protection and First Responder Medical Services

Housing and Neighborhood-Focused Services

Innovation & Technology

Police and Public Safety

Planning Design & Development

Public Transit

Transportation and Roads

Waste Collection (garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items)

Workforce Development (upskilling workers for long-term success)

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Fiscal Year 2027 City of Charlotte Budget Engagement Survey

Fiscal Year 2027 City of Charlotte Budget Engagement Survey

1: City Service Priorities

* Listed below are the Strategic Priorities identified by Charlotte's City Council. Drag and drop priorities above the "Next Priority" bar to re-order and click "Save selection" to lock in your response.

* Is this your first time actively participating in the City of Charlotte budget engagement process?

* City resources are limited, and funding decisions involve tradeoffs. The following questions help us understand your priorities. Based on the level of service you experience versus the level of service you expect, indicate the appropriateness of the current funding level for each focus area.

* Which three service areas below have the greatest impact on your day-to-day quality of life?

* City resources are limited, and funding decisions involve tradeoffs. The following questions help us understand your priorities.

Based on the level of service you experience versus the level of service you expect, indicate the appropriateness of the current funding level for each focus area.