Priority-Based Budget Policy
Summary
The city is rolling out program-based budgeting so residents can actually see how tax dollars tie to outcomes — multiple councilors called it a transparency win, and a resident asked when she'll be able to use it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
$15,000 per year for the software.
Residents who want to follow how the city spends money.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Video — 2026-05-05
New budgeting framework adopted at $15,000 a year; Milonas questioned the cost.
City Council Video — 2026-03-03
A routine year-end cleanup covering grants, self-funded programs, and health insurance — funded from higher-than-expected interest revenue to keep the budget balanced.
City Council Video — 2026-02-03
The city is rolling out program-based budgeting so residents can actually see how tax dollars tie to outcomes — multiple councilors called it a transparency win, and a resident asked when she'll be able to use it.
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