New Budget Website Asks for Citizen Input
Posted: 8/19/11
I am proud to announce our new budget website for citizens, http://www.munibudget.org/. The site is designed for citizens looking for more information about the city’s budget processes, and offers citizens an opportunity to provide me with input about their 2012 budget priorities. The site also provides a wide range of information and background material to help citizens engage in the budget process.
A unique feature on the site enables visitors to take a budget poll and offer suggestions for how the city can save money. The website also provides a budget dictionary, a historical look at city spending and a sample property tax bill. Also, once the 2012 proposed budget is prepared and sent to the Assembly in October, it will be posted to the site and available for public review.
Planning a budget is perhaps the most important job we undertake all year. That is why, with the excellent work of city employees, we have developed this website; we need to hear from citizens about what services they want funded in 2012 and how we should pay for them. We’re making those decisions soon, so now is an ideal time for citizens to speak up.