Share Your Thoughts About The Philadelphia Budget

Philadelphia PA

18 January, 2022

2:40 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Philadelphia: January 14, 2022 This spring, Mayor Kenney will propose a budget to City Council for the coming fiscal year, which starts on July 1, 2022. Before the City drafts that proposal, we want to hear from Philadelphians about their priorities and preferences for how the City spends money on services like trash collection, anti-violence, public health, and more. Join an upcoming virtual meeting to learn more about the City Budget and to share what you think the budget should include. How to participate Attend the town hall with Mayor Kenney Join Mayor Jim Kenney and members of his team to talk about the budget for next year at an online town hall meeting (also available by phone). We are looking for your ideas before the proposed budget is put together. We will cover how the city budget works and answer questions from community members. Register for the virtual town hall on Tuesday, January 25th at 6 p.m. or call 311 to register. Live translation will be available in Spanish, Mandarin, French, & Vietnamese. Apply to join a focus group Join us for an online focus group (also available by phone)! We are looking for your ideas before the proposed budget is put together. We will cover how the City budget works and give you time to ask questions and share your experiences and ideas. Space is limited, and participants will be compensated $40 for their time. Apply to participate in a virtual budget focus group or call 311 to register. Focus groups will be held between January 31 and February 10. Please apply by January 26. Live translation, closed captioning, and other language and accessibility accommodations will be available upon request. Thank you Thank you for sharing your priorities and preferences. Your experiences and insights will help shape the upcoming budget. Need help with language access or accessibility? Call 311 or email [email protected]. This press release was produced by the City of Philadelphia.The views expressed here are the author's own.