Financial | unsplash by Isaac Smith
Financial | unsplash by Isaac Smith
Every year, the City of Cincinnati asks for community feedback on the proposed budget. As part of that process, the City looks for ways to better engage with the community and broaden outreach.
The Office of Budget and Evaluation collaborates with the Department of City Planning and Engagement to further enhance communication and engagement strategies throughout the budget process. This includes educational opportunities and a variety of public meetings. A key facet is public input.
The main goal of budget engagement is to keep the community informed and engaged throughout the process. There are multiple opportunities to participate, including online and in person at public forums. Getting involved is encouraged.
Be Involved, Informed Throughout the Budget Process
- Budget Timeline- The FY 2024-25 Biennial Budget process will include Budget Basics presentations and various Community Budget Hearings to ensure there are multiple opportunities for citizens to stay engaged in the budget development process. Please see FYI Memo for additional details.
- Budget Basics Sessions – The City of Cincinnati's Office of Budget and Evaluation and Department of City Planning and Engagement will periodically hold Budget Basics Sessions for residents to learn more about City's budget structure, the budget development process, and how to provide feedback.
- The first presentation was held at the special meeting of the Healthy Neighborhoods Committee on February 15th at 5:30 PM at Evanston Recreation Center.
- The second presentation was held virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- Public Input Forums – The City of Cincinnati’s Budget and Finance Committee hosts opportunities for the community to provide suggestions for the City Council to consider when preparing their Budget Policy Motion as well as to provide feedback on the City Manager’s Recommended Budget, once it is released.
- The public input forums will be held on the following dates.
- Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, 5:30 P.M. at Evanston Recreation Center 3204 Woodburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45207.
- Monday, March 20th, 2023, 5:30 P.M. at Sayler Park Recreation Center 6720 Home City Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45233.
- Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, 5:30 P.M. at McKie Recreation Center 1655 Chase Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45223.
- Monday, June 5th, 2023, time and location to be announced.
- Additional Resources
- Visit the Cincinnati Budget Website - Review past and current capital and operating budgets: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/budget/budget-documents/
- Labor Contracts - Download and view current labor contracts: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/hr/labor-relations/
- Watch Affordable Housing Trust Fund Presentation - October 25, 2022
- Email the City of Cincinnati Budget Office – budget@cincinnati-oh.gov
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