The Village of Donalda conducted a community survey in March 2026 to help guide budget planning and future priorities.
🏡 Overall Satisfaction
⭐ 86% of residents are satisfied with Village services
- Very satisfied: 43%
- Somewhat satisfied: 43%
- Somewhat dissatisfied: 14%
👉 What this means: Residents are generally happy with current service levels, with some areas for improvement.
🏗️ Top Priorities for the Future
🚧 Infrastructure is the #1 priority
Top areas identified:
- 💧 Water & Wastewater
- 🛣️ Roads
- 🌧️ Drainage
👉 What this means: Maintaining and improving core infrastructure is the community’s top concern.
📢 Communication
📬 Preferred ways to receive information:
- 📰 Donalda Lite newsletter (most preferred)
- 🏛️ Public meetings
- 💻 Website & social media
👉 What this means: Residents value direct, local, and accessible communication.
💰 Budget Direction
⚖️ Residents prefer a balanced approach:
- ✔️ Top choice: Seek grants & efficiencies first
- Mixed views on tax value:
- Yes: 29%
- Somewhat: 29%
- Unsure: 29%
- No: 14%
👉 What this means: Residents support careful spending and exploring funding options before tax increases.
🌟 What Residents Value Most
- 🤝 Strong sense of community
- 🌄 Natural beauty (coulee views)
- 🏘️ Small-town lifestyle
🔧 Opportunities for Improvement
Residents would like to see:
- 🚧 Continued infrastructure investment (water, roads, sidewalks)
- 🏪 New businesses and economic growth
- 🎉 Enhanced community amenities and services
👉 What this means: Growth and infrastructure improvements are key to the Village’s future.
🤝 Community Engagement
📊 57% of respondents want to stay involved
👉 Residents are interested in participating in future engagement opportunities.
📌 Key Takeaways
✔ High overall satisfaction
✔ Infrastructure is the top priority
✔ Residents want responsible budgeting
✔ Strong community pride
✔ Interest in continued engagement
🙏 Thank You
Thank you to all residents who took the time to provide feedback.
Your input is helping shape the future of Donalda.