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About
The Budget Watchdog Working Group helps citizens understand city finances by reviewing budgets, capital plans, financial reports, grants, and major projects. Our goal is to improve transparency, encourage informed public participation, and help identify opportunities to make the best use of taxpayer dollars.
Current Priorities
Monitor implementation of the FY2026–2027 Budget
Track capital improvement projects
Monitor stormwater utility implementation
Review public safety funding
Compare budget commitments with actual spending
Publish easy-to-understand budget summaries
Budget Dashboard
FY2026–2027 Budget
APPROVED
Capital Projects
Active
Stormwater Utility
Monitoring
Public Safety Funding
Active
Grant Watch
Monitoring
Grant Watch ⭐
Tracking state, federal, and private grant opportunities that could reduce the burden on local taxpayers.
Open Grant Opportunities
Recently Awarded Grants
Missed Opportunities / Upcoming Deadlines
Resources
Capital Improvement Plan (None Identified)
How You Can Help
Attend meetings
Review budgets
Research grants
Analyze financial data
Write summaries
Graphic design
Social media
No experience necessary
Join the Working Group
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