In an effort to increase transparency and demystify the workings of the City Council, we are putting out redesigned budget reports.

So far, for Fiscal Year 2019 we have:

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From March to April, the Council analyzes the Mayor’s preliminary budget and holds a series of public hearings to identify specific concerns through conversations with residents, advocates, and city agencies.

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The Council’s Finance Division analyzes the Mayor’s preliminary budget and offers feedback in the form of budget reports and Finance Committee Hearings.