budget 101 Info
Our Budget 101 Presentation introduces you to City Budget basics, the budget process, and how you can get involved. Here is a short recap of what you should know about the budget. Learn more at our events and on our Instagram.
What is the City Budget?
The City Budget is an annual plan with a price tag that outlines how much the City is going to receive (revenue) and spend (expenditures) during a particular year.
Who makes the City Budget?
The City Budget is made by many people including the Mayor, City Council, and City Departments - including the Budget Office, Finance, and Revenue.
When does the Budget process take place?
The Budget works according to the City’s Fiscal Year timeline, which starts July 1 and ends June 30. The Budget process takes place throughout the year, though it is introduced to the public by the Mayor in March and then passed through City Council during the spring. This is often referred to as “Budget Season” because it is when the budget is being negotiated between the Mayor and City Council.
Write to your City Council members about what you want to see in the Budget! You can also show up for Public Testimony at City Council. More information is available here.
How can I get involved?
UPCOMING TEACH-INS
UPCOMING TEACH-INS
Learn how the City Budget works including a breakdown of key terms, proposed funding, and the budget process.
Budget 101’s
Germantown, Saturday, March 15, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
The Water Shed, 5300 Wayne Ave, 19144
In partnership with The Water Shed, Penn Knox, GREAT, Council Office Cindy Bass, and PWD
North Chinatown, Thursday, March 20, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
VOX Populi Gallery, 319 N 11th St #3, 19107
In partnership with VOX Populi, Asian Arts Initiative
South Philadelphia, Sunday, April 13, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
BOK, 1901 S 9th St, 19148
In partnership with SE x SE, BOK, Council Office Rue Landau
Tacony Lab, Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
6918 Torresdale Ave, 19135
In partnership with Tacony Lab
Eastern North Philly, Wednesday, April 23, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Taller Puertorriqueño, 2600 N 5th St, 19133
In partnership with Ceiba, Hace, NAC
West Philadelphia, Thursday, April 24, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Philadelphia Student Union, 501 S 52nd St, 19143
In partnership with Philly Student Union, Malcolm X Park, Council Office Jamie Gauthier
Mantua, Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Dornsife Center at Drexel University, 3509 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia PA 19104
In partnership with the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
Budget 201’s
Dive deeper into specific budget topics
Taxes, Monday, April 7, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
In partnership with Philadelphia Revenue Project
Police, Thursday, April 17, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
In partnership with Abolitionist Law Center and Amistad Law Project
Clean & Green and Sanitation, Monday, April 22, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
In partnership with Trash Academy
Advocacy, Monday, April 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
In partnership with Alliance for a Just Philadelphia