Summary
Giving feedback on the city's budget can seem intimidating. That's why we've put together this helpful little guide.
Action Box
Share your thoughts on the city's budget with your Council member! Click the badge above for a list of upcoming town hall meetings.
So, you know the city budget is important… and that you should tell your Council member what you think about it… but putting all your thoughts together can be pretty overwhelming! That’s why we put together this little guide. The idea is to make it easier for you to get involved in this important piece of local policy, even if you’re not some kind of budget expert!
PS – The examples we used here are for illustrative purposes only and are completely made-up. We put them together to make it easier for you to understand the kind of feedback City Council is generally looking for.
You can look up who your Council member is here. And if you are feeling ambitious, you can look through the entire budget proposal here or read our short summary here.
You can look through the proposed budget document here. The table of contents is on Page 8.
The online speaker signup form for the August 5th Council meeting will open at 5pm on August 1st and close at noon on August 4th. After that, you can sign up to speak in-person at the City Hall kiosks until 45 minutes before the meeting begins. If you’d prefer to email your council member, you can find a list of all their contact info here. And if you’d prefer to attend a town hall, you can find a list of those meetings here.
Illustrations by Alyssa Russell.