Municipal Election 2026: Tell Us Your Business Priorities

How would you describe the current business environment in Greater Sudbury? *

Enter required value Very positive Somewhat positive Neutral Somewhat negative Very negative

What are the top municipal issues currently impacting your business? *

Select up to 3.

Community safety and local conditions (e.g. crime, drug use, cleanliness, disruptions to operations)

Workforce challenges (e.g. recruitment and retention)

Municipal taxation and financial accountability (e.g. tax levels, spending, value for money)

Municipal processes and red tape (e.g. permits, approvals, requirements)

Housing availability and affordability

Transportation and infrastructure (e.g. roads, transit)

Other (please specify)

Other:

How effectively do you feel the municipality is supporting local businesses? *

Enter required value Very effectively Somewhat effectively Neutral Somewhat ineffectively Very ineffectively

Comments:

How would you rate your experience with municipal processes (e.g. permits, licensing, zoning)? *

Enter required value Very positive Somewhat positive Neutral Somewhat negative Very negative Not applicable

Which, if any, aspects of municipal processes have been challenging?

Select all that apply.

Approval timelines

Clarity of requirements

Consistency of decisions

Communication

No challenges experienced

Other (please specify)

Other:

Property taxes and fees are reasonable and predictable. *

1 (Strongly agree) / 2 (Somewhat agree) / 3 (Neutral) / 4 (Somewhat disagree) / 5 (Strongly disagree)

1

5

The municipality delivers good value for money. *

1 (Strongly agree) / 2 (Somewhat agree) / 3 (Neutral) / 4 (Somewhat disagree) / 5 (Strongly disagree)

1

5

Spending priorities are clearly communicated. *

1 (Strongly agree) / 2 (Somewhat agree) / 3 (Neutral) / 4 (Somewhat disagree) / 5 (Strongly disagree)

1

5

The municipality focuses on core services that support the local economy. *

1 (Strongly agree) / 2 (Somewhat agree) / 3 (Neutral) / 4 (Somewhat disagree) / 5 (Strongly disagree)

1

5

To what extent, if at all, are broader community conditions impacting your business? *

(e.g. crime, drug use, safety, cleanliness, visible social challenges)

Enter required value No impact Minor impact Moderate impact Significant impact

In what ways have these conditions affected your business?

Select all that apply.

Customer experience or comfort

Employee safety, well-being or retention

Property damage, theft or disruption

Increase business costs (e.g. security measures, repairs

No impact

Other (please specify)

Other:

What should be the municipality’s TOP priority to support a strong business environment? *

Enter required value Keeping taxes, fees and costs more affordable Improving municipal processes and customer service Investing in infrastructure (roads, water, transit) Addressing workforce and housing challenges Addressing community safety and well-being Supporting economic growth and investment Improving communication and transparency on decisions and spending Other (please specify)

Other:

In which sector does your business operate? *

Enter required value Retail Hospitality and tourism Professional services Manufacturing or industrial Non-profit or social enterprise Other (please specify)

Other:

Where is your business located? *

If you have more than one location, select all that apply.

Alban, French River, St. Charles

Azilda, Chelmsford

Capreol, Hanmer, Valley East

Coniston, Falconbridge, Garson, Skead

Copper Cliff, Lively, Walden, Whitefish

Sudbury – Donovan/ Flour Mill

Sudbury – Downtown

Sudbury – Minnow Lake

Sudbury – New Sudbury

Sudbury – South End

Sudbury – West End

How many people does your business employ locally? *

Enter required value 1-4 5-19 20-99 100+

What is an opportunity or idea the City should explore to strengthen the local business environment?

What one question would you like the Chamber to ask municipal candidates?