Update - October 11, 2022:
English: The Balancing Act tool is currently available in English with a version that reflects the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget until November 6.
Español: La herramienta Balancing Act está actualmente disponible en español con una versión que refleja el presupuesto propuesto para 2023-2024 hasta el 6 de noviembre.
Balancing Act
The City’s budget is one of the most basic and important ways that the City demonstrates our commitment to the community. The 2023-2024 Proposed Budget sets the structure for Anti-Racist Transformation and honors resolution No. 40622 passed by the City Council.
In order to prepare a balanced and responsible budget, the development of the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget will address a $23.7M budget gap.
The Balancing Act tool breaks the current budget down into two sections: Revenue and Spending.
In the Spending section, the budget's General Fund is broken down into categories that mirror the City Council's priority areas: Access, Affordable Housing and Homelessness, Belief & Trust, Community Safety, Health, Livable Wage Jobs, Organizational Effectiveness and Culture, and Non-Discretionary Funds.
To participate in the activity, you may choose to increase or decrease spending in different categories and subcategories. For example, you may choose to increase the Homeless Affordable Housing Services budget in the Affordable Housing section by clicking on the plus sign icon next to its title. If you would like to decrease a budget, you may click on the minus sign icon located below the plus sign.
The City will use your feedback and priorities to guide the development of the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. Your participation is greatly valued and appreciated!
Para usar la simulación de presupuesto de Balancing Act en español, desplácese hacia abajo y elija la opción Español.