2021-2022 Budget Engagement

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WELCOME TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN 2022 BUDGET ENGAGEMENT!

The Austin City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 would maintain high-quality services and invest in critical infrastructure while utilizing the smallest increase in tax and fees in the past five years.

Spencer Cronk, who presented his recommendations to City Council on July 9, 2021, at Community First! Village Unity Hall in East Austin, said while this was “a time of unprecedented challenge in our community, across our country, and around the world,” the City was able to propose a budget that:

  • Continues to deliver core services and programs at current levels.
  • Implements critical reforms that residents and Council have prioritized.
  • Ensures minimal year-over-year impact on Austinites with tax and fee increases kept below 1% for the typical tax and rate payer.
  • Achieves the Council's policy of keeping the equivalent of 14% of annual General Fund requirements in reserve.

Read more about the Proposed Budget here.

The City is committed to an inclusive and transparent budget development process that utilizes resident and stakeholder feedback to ensure budget priorities are being met.

Earlier this spring, 3 community meetings were hosted by the Joint Inclusion Commissions. Recorded meeting links are shown below. City Council Town Halls are being held through early August. Schedule is as follows:

City Council District 2

Saturday, June 26th, Dittmar Recreation Center, 10am
1009 W. Dittmar Road

City Council District 9

Monday, July 19th, WebEx Video Conference, 5:30pm

City Council District 7

Tuesday, July 20th, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7pm
1500 W. Anderson Lane

City Council District 10

Wednesday, July 21st, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

City Council District 8

Monday, July 26th, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

City Council District 5

Wednesday, July 28th, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

City Council District 6

Monday, August 2nd, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

City Council District 1

Wednesday, August 4th, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

We know these are challenging times for many people, which is why it's more important than ever to know what the City of Austin should prioritize in the next Fiscal Year's Budget. Community feedback was collected in our recent survey and we will have a report to share soon.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CITY OF AUSTIN BUDGET AND TAKE OUR SURVEY!

The survey remains open to allow residents to learn more about the City’s budget. Responses completed before June 10th will be included in the final report. City Councils will be holding their Budget Town Halls now through early August.


Learn more about the City of Austin Budget, view the full video here:

English video

Video de presupuesto en español

¡APRENDA MÁS SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO DE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN Y LLENE NUESTRA ENCUESTA!

La encuesta permanece abierta para permitir que los residentes conozcan más sobre el presupuesto de la ciudad. Las respuestas completadas antes del 10 de junio se incluirán en el informe final. Los Consejos Municipales estarán llevando a cabo sus asambleas presupuestarias desde ahora hasta principios de agosto.

Aprenda más sobre el presupuesto de la Ciudad de Austin, vea el video completo aquí:

Video del presupuesto en español


详细了解奥斯汀市的预算，并参与调查！

本问卷调查保持开放，以便居民了解更多有关本市预算的信息。6月10日之前完成的答复将包含在最终报告中。

市议会将从即日起至八月初举行他们的预算会议。

如需详细了解奥斯汀市的预算，请点击此处观看完整视频：

英语视频（外部链接）


TÌM HIỂU THÊM VỀ NGÂN SÁCH CỦA THÀNH PHỐ AUSTIN VÀ ĐIỀN BẢN KHẢO SÁT Ý KIẾN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI!

Cuộc khảo sát vẫn mở để cho phép người dân tìm hiểu thêm về ngân sách của Thành phố. Các câu trả lời được hoàn thành trước ngày 10 tháng Sáu sẽ được đưa vào báo cáo cuối cùng.


Hội đồng Thành phố sẽ tổ chức các Buổi Họp Dạng Diễn Đàn Mở về Ngân Sách từ bây giờ đến đầu tháng Tám.

Thành Phố Austin, xem toàn bộ băng video ở đây:

Video bằng tiếng Anh (External link)

JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETINGS!

During the months of February and March, 3 virtual Community Meetings were hosted by the nine commissions that make up the Joint Inclusion Committee. All dates, times, and recorded meetings are listed below.

Public Safety (click here to view the recorded meeting)

Tuesday, February 9th – 6:30pm


Health and Environment (click here to view the recorded meeting)

Thursday, February 11th – 6:30pm


Economic Opportunity, Culture, and Affordability (click here to view the recorded meeting)

Wednesday, March 3rd – 6:30pm

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Seguridad Pública

Martes 9 de febrero – 6:30pm

Salud y Medio Ambiente

Jueves 11 de febrero – 6:30pm


Opprtunidades Económicas, Cultura y Asequibilidad

Miércoles 3 de marzo– 6:30pm


Recent News:

Cities are facing extreme fiscal challenges, from increased costs associated with pandemic response and civil unrest to an economic recession that has caused severe losses in revenue. COVID-19 has revealed underlying racial disparities in access to healthcare and economic opportunity, making more salient the need to integrate equity as a core principle in the municipal budgeting process. Click here to read the three ways Austin is integrating equity into the budget process.

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN 2022 BUDGET ENGAGEMENT!

The Austin City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 would maintain high-quality services and invest in critical infrastructure while utilizing the smallest increase in tax and fees in the past five years.

Spencer Cronk, who presented his recommendations to City Council on July 9, 2021, at Community First! Village Unity Hall in East Austin, said while this was “a time of unprecedented challenge in our community, across our country, and around the world,” the City was able to propose a budget that:

  • Continues to deliver core services and programs at current levels.
  • Implements critical reforms that residents and Council have prioritized.
  • Ensures minimal year-over-year impact on Austinites with tax and fee increases kept below 1% for the typical tax and rate payer.
  • Achieves the Council's policy of keeping the equivalent of 14% of annual General Fund requirements in reserve.

Read more about the Proposed Budget here.

The City is committed to an inclusive and transparent budget development process that utilizes resident and stakeholder feedback to ensure budget priorities are being met.

Earlier this spring, 3 community meetings were hosted by the Joint Inclusion Commissions. Recorded meeting links are shown below. City Council Town Halls are being held through early August. Schedule is as follows:

City Council District 2

Saturday, June 26th, Dittmar Recreation Center, 10am
1009 W. Dittmar Road

City Council District 9

Monday, July 19th, WebEx Video Conference, 5:30pm

City Council District 7

Tuesday, July 20th, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7pm
1500 W. Anderson Lane

City Council District 10

Wednesday, July 21st, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

City Council District 8

Monday, July 26th, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

City Council District 5

Wednesday, July 28th, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

City Council District 6

Monday, August 2nd, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

City Council District 1

Wednesday, August 4th, WebEx Video Conference, 6pm

We know these are challenging times for many people, which is why it's more important than ever to know what the City of Austin should prioritize in the next Fiscal Year's Budget. Community feedback was collected in our recent survey and we will have a report to share soon.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CITY OF AUSTIN BUDGET AND TAKE OUR SURVEY!

The survey remains open to allow residents to learn more about the City’s budget. Responses completed before June 10th will be included in the final report. City Councils will be holding their Budget Town Halls now through early August.


Learn more about the City of Austin Budget, view the full video here:

English video

Video de presupuesto en español

¡APRENDA MÁS SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO DE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN Y LLENE NUESTRA ENCUESTA!

La encuesta permanece abierta para permitir que los residentes conozcan más sobre el presupuesto de la ciudad. Las respuestas completadas antes del 10 de junio se incluirán en el informe final. Los Consejos Municipales estarán llevando a cabo sus asambleas presupuestarias desde ahora hasta principios de agosto.

Aprenda más sobre el presupuesto de la Ciudad de Austin, vea el video completo aquí:

Video del presupuesto en español


详细了解奥斯汀市的预算，并参与调查！

本问卷调查保持开放，以便居民了解更多有关本市预算的信息。6月10日之前完成的答复将包含在最终报告中。

市议会将从即日起至八月初举行他们的预算会议。

如需详细了解奥斯汀市的预算，请点击此处观看完整视频：

英语视频（外部链接）


TÌM HIỂU THÊM VỀ NGÂN SÁCH CỦA THÀNH PHỐ AUSTIN VÀ ĐIỀN BẢN KHẢO SÁT Ý KIẾN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI!

Cuộc khảo sát vẫn mở để cho phép người dân tìm hiểu thêm về ngân sách của Thành phố. Các câu trả lời được hoàn thành trước ngày 10 tháng Sáu sẽ được đưa vào báo cáo cuối cùng.


Hội đồng Thành phố sẽ tổ chức các Buổi Họp Dạng Diễn Đàn Mở về Ngân Sách từ bây giờ đến đầu tháng Tám.

Thành Phố Austin, xem toàn bộ băng video ở đây:

Video bằng tiếng Anh (External link)

JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETINGS!

During the months of February and March, 3 virtual Community Meetings were hosted by the nine commissions that make up the Joint Inclusion Committee. All dates, times, and recorded meetings are listed below.

Public Safety (click here to view the recorded meeting)

Tuesday, February 9th – 6:30pm


Health and Environment (click here to view the recorded meeting)

Thursday, February 11th – 6:30pm


Economic Opportunity, Culture, and Affordability (click here to view the recorded meeting)

Wednesday, March 3rd – 6:30pm

-----------

Seguridad Pública

Martes 9 de febrero – 6:30pm

Salud y Medio Ambiente

Jueves 11 de febrero – 6:30pm


Opprtunidades Económicas, Cultura y Asequibilidad

Miércoles 3 de marzo– 6:30pm


Recent News:

Cities are facing extreme fiscal challenges, from increased costs associated with pandemic response and civil unrest to an economic recession that has caused severe losses in revenue. COVID-19 has revealed underlying racial disparities in access to healthcare and economic opportunity, making more salient the need to integrate equity as a core principle in the municipal budgeting process. Click here to read the three ways Austin is integrating equity into the budget process.