Islands Trust Council 2019/20 Budget Survey Results, 2019

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RESULTS OF ONLINE PUBLIC SURVEY AS PART OF DRAFT 2019/20 BUDGET 
PROCESS 
 
Between January 21 and February 11, 2019, the public were invited to comment on the Islands Trust 
draft 2019/20 budget through an online survey.  
This year’s survey was different from previous years in that it included background information on the 
work of the Trust, a link to the trustee video about the Islands Trust, as well as a series of questions 
asking respondents to consider key budget-related questions concerning different parts of the 
organization. It also took the opportunity to gauge respondents feelings on the priorities the Trust 
should be dedicating resources to relevant to our provincial object. 
The survey was completed by 178 members of the public and took, on average, 23 minutes to complete. 
So that some context is provided, the full text of the survey has been included alongside the results, 
which also features the raw data of all responses submitted through the survey process.  
 
Introduction to Survey 
 We value your opinion and look forward to learning your ideas on what the Islands Trust should 
prioritize in the upcoming fiscal year and how we should be preparing for the future. 
 
We are inviting your feedback on the Islands Trust Council's draft 2019/20 budget until Monday, 
February 11th, 11:59 PM PST. 
This survey will take approximately 20 minutes.  
 
All correspondence and survey results on the draft budget is shared with the Islands Trust’s Financial 
Planning Committee. The Financial Planning Committee incorporates public input in developing their 
budget recommendations to the Islands Trust Council. Trust Council will also see all correspondence and 
survey results. 
 
If you would like to learn more about the Islands Trust and its activities and accomplishments to date, 
consider reviewing Annual Reports from previous years. 
 
Please be advised that the proposed budget numbers are draft only, and are subject to change before 
final approval by Trust Council at its next quarterly meeting on Gabriola Island, from March 12–14, 2019. 
 
Please note: 
 
Personal information gathered through this survey is subject to the Freedom of Information and 
Protection of Privacy Act. Enquiries about the collection or use of information in this survey will be 
directed to the Islands Trust’s Legislative Services Manager at 250.405.5188.  

 
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The Islands Trust will not collect, use, or disclose personal information using Survey Monkey. Please be 
aware, however, that IP addresses are collected by SurveyMonkey itself. Although this survey is 
voluntary and not required, we encourage your response. Please do not provide any third-party 
information (i.e. do not talk about others) in your responses to the survey. 
Islands Trust: A Brief History 
45 Years of Protecting the Islands in the Salish Sea 
In the 1960s, the Gulf Islands faced enormous development pressures. Dense, suburban-style 
subdivisions were being developed or planned wh

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