Cities nationwide are facing budget shortfalls. Research shows resident engagement around budget issues drives better success through downturns. Thought leaders in the field challenge local governments to incorporate resident perspectives into the decision-making process, create buy-in, and best serve community priorities and values.

This Summer of Savings and Solutions, join NLC and Enterprise partner Polco on Thursday, August 29 at 3:00 PM ET to learn how cities can productively engage residents around the city budget, tax initiatives, and more. Get practical information to help modernize budgeting, make the best possible decisions in tough economic times, and become more resilient.  

What to Expect:  

  • Learn how to bring community input into successful, resilient government financing.  
  • Discussion on modernizing outdated budget processes.  
  • Hear about the Nationwide Economy report by Polco data scientists and GFOA researchers. 
  • Discover real-world examples of local governments surmounting budget cutbacks through resident engagement. 

Note: Registration link will take you to a non-NLC web page.