Have Your Say: Four Opportunities to Shape Township Decisions

The Township of Russell wants to hear from you! There are currently four surveys open, giving residents the opportunity to share feedback on important projects, services, and future planning initiatives.

Whether you want to help shape aquatic programming at the new Recreation Complex, improve facility rental services, explore future public transit options, or provide input on the 2027 Budget, your feedback will help guide Township decisions.

Take a few minutes to participate and make sure your voice is heard.

Aquatics Programming Survey

Open until July 24, 2026

The Township of Russell is preparing to open its new Recreation Complex, featuring a six-lane, 25-metre pool and a leisure pool. As we plan programs and operating hours, we want to hear from residents.

Whether you're interested in swimming lessons, fitness classes, lane swims, family swims, aquatic programs for older adults, or other recreational opportunities, your feedback will help us better understand the needs and interests of our community.

By completing the survey, you'll help guide the development of programs and schedules that best serve residents of all ages and abilities.

Learn more on this survey.

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Township Facility Rentals Survey

Open Until July 29, 2026

Have you booked, or tried to book, a Township facility? We want to hear about your experience.

The Township of Russell is conducting a short survey to better understand how residents and facility users experience our rental services. Whether you rented a community hall, meeting room, sports field, ice time, or another municipal facility, your feedback will help us identify what is working well and where improvements can be made.

Learn more on this survey.

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Transit Feasibility Study Survey

Open until August 9, 2026

The Township of Russell is conducting a Transit Feasibility Study to explore possible public transit service within our community.

We want to understand how residents currently travel within the Township and what future transit needs may be. Your input will help guide this study and provide valuable insight into transportation priorities for our growing community.

The Township is working with Left Turn Right Turn (LTRT), an independent transit consulting firm based in Toronto, to complete this work and gather feedback from residents. All survey responses are anonymous.

Learn more at www.russell.ca/transit.

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2027 Budget Survey

Open until September 4, 2026

What matters most to you? Roads, parks, recreational facilities, community programs, emergency services, infrastructure improvements? The Township of Russell is beginning work on the 2027 Budget, and your feedback will help guide Council's decisions.

The budget affects the services you use every day and helps determine where future investments will be made. By taking a few minutes to share your thoughts, you can help shape the priorities that matter most to our community.

Learn more on the survey and budget process at www.russell.ca/budget.

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Share Your Feedback Today

Public participation helps ensure Township decisions reflect the needs and priorities of our community. We encourage all residents to take part in the surveys that interest them and help shape the future of the Township of Russell.

Your feedback matters! Thank you for taking the time to participate.