It’s time to think about the City of Prince George’s budget. The next stage of the ‘Your City, Your Priorities 2024’ budget consultation process is kicking off, with the budget survey launching today.
Residents can once again share their views on what they believe the City of Prince George’s budget priorities should be for 2024. The deadline for the budget surveys is October 31.
As in previous years, the “Citizen Budget” simulator and survey lets participants experiment with city budget allocations for various municipal services.
Users can enter their property tax assessment into the platform to see their tax dollars distributed across city operations like roads and transportation.
They can adjust funding allocation values for an idea of how changes to service levels affect their tax bill.
The results of community input will be provided to city council prior to their budget deliberations in January.
“The budget determines how resources are allocated to essential services, infrastructure improvements and community programs. Resident feedback helps staff and council make informed decisions that align with resident priorities,” City manager Walter Babicz said.
“By participating in the surveys or coming along to the Q&A sessions later this month, residents have the opportunity to voice concerns, suggest improvements, and influence the allocation of resources where it matters most.”
All the information around the 2024 budget consultation can be found online.
The city is also hosting three in-person Q&A events later this month. With the city manager and directors present, the sessions will provide residents the opportunity to ask questions about City services.
October 24: The Hart Pioneer Centre, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
October 25: College Heights Secondary School (Mutipurpose Room), 5 .p.m. – 7 p.m.
October 26: Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
