FY27 Budget Priorities Survey

Your opinion matters! Share your thoughts on how funds should be prioritized for the upcoming fiscal year budget cycle (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). Your input helps the Town align resources with community priorities.

The survey should take 5 minutes or less to complete and will be open until February 28th, 2026.

To view a copy of the Town's FY26 Adopted Budget, please visit ashlandva.info/budget. Thank you for your engagement!

Ashland, VA Survey

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* How is Ashland feeling to you these days?

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Ashland, VA Survey

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* Ashland feels most like home when...

Please select the ONE that resonates most with you.

Poll question: Ashland feels most like home when.... Select one option.

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I feel safe where I live and walk.

It's easy to get around town.

Public spaces are welcoming and well-kept.

There's a strong sense of community.

Local businesses are thriving.

The Town is planning responsibly for the future.

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Ashland, VA Survey

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* If you could allocate Town funds, how would you make Ashland better? Share your wildest dreams with us!

Examples: Open a bookstore, install park benches, more green space, etc.

Ashland, VA Survey

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* As the Town tries to maintain a high level of service with more financial needs than resources available, which THREE services listed below do you think should be prioritized next fiscal year?

To begin, click on the first service you wish to prioritize. Your selection will appear highlighted in the area above "next priority." Continue prioritizing two additional services. Be sure to click the "save selection" button when finished.

Ashland, VA Survey

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* If the Town had a little extra room in the budget, which TWO priorities would you want to see more of?

Poll question: If the Town had a little extra room in the budget, which TWO priorities would you want to see more of?. Select one or more options.

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Sidewalks and safe pedestrian infrastructure

Traffic calming and road improvements

Public safety resources

Parks, trails, and green space

Community programs and events

Support for local nonprofits and partners

Technology and digital services

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Ashland, VA Survey

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* Which feels more important right now?

Poll question: Which feels more important right now?. Select one option.

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Big, long-term investments

Small improvements that people notice every day

A balance of both

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Ashland, VA Survey

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* If you live in the Town of Ashland, what area in the map below do you live in?

Not sure if you're a Town resident? Check at: ashlandva.info/townlimits

Poll question: If you live in the Town of Ashland, what area in the map below do you live in?. Select one option.

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Area A

Area B

Area C

Area D

I am not a resident of the Town of Ashland.

Select a response

Ashland, VA Survey

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Is there anything you feel the Town should be paying more attention to?

Ashland, VA Survey

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Anything else you want us to know as we plan for Ashland's future?

Ashland, VA Survey

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Budget Input Portal Open

Provide input by February 28th.

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Town Council Meeting

February 3rd | 6:30pm
Great time for public budget input

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Budget Work Session #1

March 10th | 6:00pm
Great time for public input

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Budget Work Session #2

March 24th | 6:00pm
Great time for public input

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Town Council Meeting

April 21st | 6:30pm
Council budget discussion

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Town Council Meeting

May 5th | 6:30pm
Real Estate Tax & Budget Public Hearing

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Town Council Meeting

June 2nd | 6:30pm
Council votes on budget

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