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25 results for “community budgeting” · other

  • Current Progress - 2025

    Tulsa, OK
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    The City of Tulsa's Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth (OFE), officially launched in January 2023 under the Department of Resilience and Equity, provides programs and resources to improve financial stability and reduce economic disparities. The OFE was formally added to the City's General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including two positions: Director and Financial Empowerment Program Assistant, with $330,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding secured for Financial Empowerment Center operations and $95,000 from private local foundations. For fiscal years 2026–2027, the office will receive an additional $150,000 in funding. The Tulsa Financial Empowerment Center, whose planning began in February 2020, operates as part of the city's broader resilience strategy and has leveraged Community Development Block Grant, ARPA, and private foundation grants to support its operations.

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  • Participatory Budgeting - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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In March 2022, Jersey City opened applications for participatory budgeting, inviting residents to submit and vote on community projects for funding up to $50,000 per ward. Approved projects across six wards total $295,000 and include tree-planting initiatives in Wards B, C, D, and F ($170,000 combined), water fountains in four parks ($28,000), family literacy workshops in Ward A ($32,000), playground improvements in Ward E ($15,000), a bus shelter in Ward D ($5,000), planters for downtown safety in Ward E ($30,000), and support for the Big Brother Big Sister Program in Ward F ($15,000). The program allows residents to propose ideas by answering how projects benefit their community and location, after which city departments consolidate similar submissions and develop scopes, timelines, and costs for implementation.

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  • Stroudsburg PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    This document provides an informational overview of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, located in Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. It includes contact information for Stroudsburg Borough Hall (58 Club Court), identifies Michael Moreno as mayor, and offers practical details about the area including cost of living (average housing around $215,000, monthly rent near $1,200), geographic location (approximately 75 miles west of New York City), and local services such as vital records and building permits. The page serves as a public resource directory directing residents to municipal services and community information rather than documenting specific policy decisions or budget discussions.

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  • SLC.gov

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    On May 5, Mayor Erin Mendenall presented her recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which includes proposed updates to property tax, utility, and waste rates. The City Council will review the proposed budget, consider resident feedback, and adopt a final balanced budget no later than June 30. The page also highlights recent initiatives including the Love Your Block neighborhood improvement program reopened on May 1, 2026, offering mini-grants to residents and organizations in designated Westside neighborhoods (Glendale, Poplar Grove, Fairpark, Rose Park, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows, and Guadalupe) and the Ballpark area. On April 22, 2026, the Salt Lake City Council adopted an ordinance enabling community-wide participation in the Community Clean Energy Program with Rocky Mountain Power and 18 other Utah communities to expand access to net-100% renewable electricity.

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  • City of St. Petersburg Seeking Public Input at Annual Budget Open House on April 13

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The City of St. Petersburg is holding an annual Budget Open House on April 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to gather public input on Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities. The meeting will include remarks from Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and City Council, with residents given three minutes each to share their budget priorities, with a continued focus on community resilience and recovery from climate-related impacts including flooding and sea-level rise from recent hurricanes. Residents can participate in person, virtually via Zoom, or by watching live on St. Pete TV.

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  • Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act) - borough mayors of pa

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This is a government guidance document, not a meeting record. It is the Fifth Edition (July 2022) of Pennsylvania's "Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act)" guide published by the Department of Community and Economic Development for borough mayors and local officials. The document outlines legal requirements and procedures for public meetings under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, including sections on open meeting requirements, exceptions for executive sessions, and related regulations. It was prepared with input from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and serves as an informational resource rather than documenting any specific meeting decisions or budget figures.

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  • City Council Approves the City’s 976M Budget for FY 2026

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    On October 6, 2025, the St. Petersburg City Council approved a $976.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which began October 1, 2025. The budget prioritizes infrastructure strengthening and climate resilience through Mayor Kenneth T. Welch's five Pillars For Progress, including the St. Pete Agile Resilience (SPAR) Program to address hurricane impacts and sea level rise, with $202 million allocated for capital improvements and $352.4 million for Public Works Administration. The budget also includes funding for housing initiatives, homelessness prevention, and community development programs aligned with the city's commitment to equitable development and neighborhood resilience.

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  • FOLLOWING THE MONEY: Understanding Los Angeles County’s Finances and Impacting

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This 2012 curriculum document from Advancement Project, supported by the California Community Foundation, is designed to help advocates understand and analyze Los Angeles County's budget and finances to advance equity in public spending. The material addresses what the organization identifies as significant discrepancies between public fund allocation and the needs of low-income communities and communities of color, with the goal of increasing transparency, accountability, and equitable use of public dollars. The curriculum is structured in five parts covering financial documents, fiscal research, the budgeting process, budget analysis, and power analysis, drawing on Advancement Project's experience winning increased funding for schools and other critical programs through public finance analysis.

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  • MADISON PEOPLE'S BUDGET CITY OF MADISON 2021 PRESENTED BY FREEDOM, INC.

    Madison, WI
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    The Madison People's Budget is a 2021 initiative by Freedom, Inc. designed to give Madison residents direct input into municipal budget allocation, with particular emphasis on voices from low to no-income Black, Southeast Asian, disabled, queer, trans, and gender non-conforming communities. The project gathered data from over 1,500 Madison residents through surveys and focus groups to identify community budgeting priorities, with the goal of creating a budget that reflects community needs rather than government decisions made with minimal public input. The report frames budgets as moral documents and advocates for resource allocation that addresses systemic disparities including police violence, housing affordability, food insecurity, and economic displacement.

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  • Public meetings and notices | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    This webpage provides a public directory of meetings, notices, and legislative actions for the City of Lexington, Kentucky government. It lists upcoming and past public hearings (including the Mayor's Proposed Budget FY 2026 and Community Development Block Grant hearing), ordinances and resolutions from 2025-2026, and other public notices such as a LEXserv data security incident and solar array project notification. The Council Clerk's Office contact information and hours are provided for residents seeking additional information.

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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • Annual Report 2024 For Fiscal Year Ending December 31 • Published June 2025

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Township of Langley's 2024 Annual Report documents the municipality's achievements during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, published in June 2025. Key highlights include the identification of an additional $3.5 million in annual budget savings while maintaining the lowest property tax rates in Metro Vancouver, continued investments in public safety with expanded firefighter, RCMP officer, and bylaw staff levels, and progress on major capital infrastructure projects including the 208 Street corridor improvement. The report demonstrates a commitment to closing infrastructure gaps and managing cost pressures while supporting continued community growth across the Township's various neighborhoods including Aldergrove, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby-Willowbrook.

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  • Monthly Calendar & Agendas – City of Columbia City

    Columbia, SC
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    This document is a monthly calendar and agenda listing for the City of Columbia City for April 2026, posted March 31st and amended April 7th. It includes scheduled municipal meetings such as City Council meetings (April 16th and workshops on April 10th and 17th), Parks Committee (April 14th), Planning Commission (April 21st, canceled), and Municipal Court (April 9th), along with community events including the spring cleanup event (April 18th) and the open burning season (April 4th-19th). The document also provides links to city records, ordinances, budgets, and meeting minutes available to the public.

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  • Budget & Management | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Division of Budget and Management in Cleveland's Department of Finance prepares, implements, and monitors annual operating budgets and financial plans to fund City services. The General Fund Operating Budget, funded primarily by a 2.5% City Income Tax on all workers in Cleveland, supports Safety Forces (Police, Fire, and EMS), Waste and Recycling Pick Up, City Parks, and Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Enterprise Funds operate as self-supporting services including Water, Water Pollution Control, Cleveland Public Power, the Airport, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, City Parking Facilities, Public Auditorium, and West Side Market. The City also funds capital improvements and infrastructure through debt, restricted funds, and grants, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that must support projects eliminating blight and assisting low- and moderate-income residents in housing, public improvements, and land use areas. Budget documents are available for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, along with an interactive budget portal and comprehensive financial reports.

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  • FISCAL YEAR 2025 ANNUAL JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING

    Springfield, IL
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    The Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Joint Review Board Meeting covered financing and project activities across ten Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in Springfield, including downtown redevelopment, low-income housing, and infrastructure improvements. The city allocated approximately $3.5 million in FY25 across multiple districts, with notable investments including $1.4 million in annual property tax rebates to the Sangamon County Treasurer, $1.2 million for low-income housing renovations in the Far East district, and various commercial and residential redevelopment projects. The meeting outlined ongoing commitments totaling millions of dollars across downtown improvements, housing initiatives, and community development centers, with approximately $4.2 million estimated to be available for new downtown projects in FY27.

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  • Wilmingtonma

    Wilmington, DE
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    This is a citizen's guide to Wilmington, Massachusetts' Town Meeting process, explaining that Town Meeting serves as the town's legislative body where registered voters decide on the annual budget, zoning changes, bylaw amendments, and other community matters. The document outlines key procedural elements including the requirement of 150 registered voters to establish a quorum, the process for submitting articles to the warrant (10 signatures for annual meetings, 200 for special meetings), and the roles of officials such as the Town Moderator, Town Manager, and Select Board. Town Meetings are conducted according to Massachusetts General Laws and parliamentary procedures including Robert's Rules of Order.

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  • California Budget & Policy Center Independent Analysis. Shared Prosperity.

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This California Budget & Policy Center guide provides an overview of county budgeting in California, covering the structure, revenue sources, regulatory framework, and annual process for the state's 58 counties. The document emphasizes that county budgets reflect community values and priorities, funding critical services from health care to the justice system, and stresses the importance of public participation in the budget process. California's counties vary significantly in size and population, ranging from Los Angeles County with 9.9 million residents to Alpine County with fewer than 1,200 residents.

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  • J:\Clerk\RESOLUTIONS and PROCLAMATIONS\RESOLUTIONS INDEX.doc 1

    Boise, ID
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    This document is a chronological index of resolutions adopted by what appears to be Gem County, Idaho, spanning from 1975 through 1984. The index lists resolution titles and adoption dates but provides no dollar amounts, vote counts, or detailed descriptions of the resolutions' contents. Notable resolutions include the formation of the Western Idaho Community Action Program (04-14-1975), creation of the Garden Valley Free Library District (12-15-1978), multiple budget amendments for the 1981–1982 and 1982–1983 fiscal years, establishment of a joint catastrophic health care costs program (08-01-1984), and adoption of uniform county guidelines on indigent eligibility (08-13-1984). The index appears incomplete, ending mid-entry for 1984.

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  • Windgap-pa

    Wind Gap, PA
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    This is the Spring 2020 newsletter for Wind Gap Borough, Pennsylvania, serving as a community informational document rather than meeting minutes or budget documentation. The newsletter provides the borough directory, contact information for elected officials and municipal departments, meeting schedules for borough council and planning commissions, and previews upcoming community events and services including a fire company carnival, Easter egg hunt, and information about the Center Street Paving Project. The document includes practical information for residents regarding waste management, trash collection schedules, and the new Wind Gap Customer Portal.

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  • Public Meeting Notices | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document is an index of public meeting notices for the City of Phoenix, providing information about upcoming meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees. It explains that official notices are posted on the bulletin board at Phoenix City Hall (200 W. Washington St.) and are available online in PDF format, with contact information for staff liaisons included in each notice. The page lists several scheduled meetings in April 2026, including site plan reviews, a community budget hearing, and various board meetings, with two village planning committees noted as canceled.

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  • Office of the Mayor City of Huntsville, Alabama CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

    Huntsville, AL
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    This document is a comprehensive community information guide prepared by the Office of the Mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, designed for relocating U.S. military and government personnel and contractors. The guide covers six main sections addressing the city's economy, housing characteristics, infrastructure and environment, educational opportunities, healthcare resources, and public safety and emergency response services. No specific budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting discussions are documented in this material; it functions as an informational resource rather than a record of governmental deliberations.

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  • Budget User's Guide Charleston County

    Charleston, SC
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    Charleston County's Budget User's Guide explains the structure and contents of two budget documents: the Approved Budget Detail Book, which contains comprehensive capital listings, full-time equivalent (FTE) employee breakdowns by position and pay grade, and line item budgets; and the Approved Budget Narrative Book, which presents the operating budget through schedules and narratives highlighting major changes from the prior year. The Narrative Book is organized into sixteen sections covering Performance Measures, Overview, Schedules, six Deputy Administrator divisions (Community Services, Finance, General Services, Human Services, and Transportation & Public Works), and sections on Capital, Debt, Long Term Financial Plans, and Appendix. The guide indicates that the Narrative Book includes the County Administrator's Letter to Citizens addressing major policy issues and budget challenges, Budget Highlights that answer frequently asked questions about the total operating budget and tax increases, and a Performance Measures section that documents the County's Mission, Values, Initiatives (goals), and Notable Results. The Overview section provides fund analysis, descriptions of fund types, budget expenditures by fund, financial policies, and revenue assumptions.

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  • Legislative Budget and Finance Committee

    State College, PA
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    The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee conducted a study pursuant to Senate Resolution 2011-147 examining the need for public community college programs in rural Pennsylvania, completed in December 2011. The committee found that while Pennsylvania's 14 local independent public community colleges play an important role in workforce development and economic growth, they are not geographically, programmatically, or financially accessible to residents of rural communities. The report recommends that the Commonwealth consider various approaches used by other states to strategically place public community colleges statewide to ensure equitable access to publicly supported postsecondary education.

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  • Borough Manager's Office - Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Council-Manager form of government, with a professional Borough Manager appointed by Borough Council to oversee day-to-day operations and manage all municipal departments including public works, planning, police, finance, and utilities. The Manager's office consists of five staff members responsible for maintaining vital records, preparing the annual budget, implementing Council policies, and providing legal services through the Borough Solicitor. The Manager and Assistant Manager also serve on various community boards including the Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation and Cumberland County planning and homeless task forces.

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  • Township Administration - Wilkes-Barre Township

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
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    This page presents the administrative leadership and organizational structure of Wilkes-Barre Township, listing key officials including Mayor Carl Kuren (serving his sixth term since 2000), Business Administrator Michael Revitt, Treasurer Maria Zabofski, and other administrative staff. Mayor Kuren's biography notes his prior service as a councilman and Council President beginning in 1988, as well as his establishment of annual community events including a fishing derby, Halloween hay-ride, and Christmas tree lighting ceremony. No budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting minutes are included in this document.

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