How would you prioritize the City Manager's recommended budget?

THE CITY COMMISSION HEARING FOR BUDGET ADOPTION IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 23RD AT 5 P.M. AT CITY HALL, 121 NORTH ROUSE AVENUE.

The Bozeman City Manager is tasked with recommending a balanced budget to the City Commission each year in early May. This is the budget that funds all of the City’s services, beginning in July.This year's recommended budget is still being developed. The City Manager would like Bozeman residents to give feedback on priorities for the coming budget to help inform that process. Here is a link to last year's adopted budget to give you an idea of what types of categories and expenditures may be included in the upcoming budget.

As with all budgets, there are limited amounts of money – and trade-offs. In order to spend in one area, you often need to cut in another area.

Bozeman is a small city filled with citizens aspiring to build their families, businesses, and futures. It’s a community with a unique heart and soul. How would you prioritize the City government’s investments in the following areas?

Drag and drop the items in order from most important to least important.You can also leave us a statement about other projects or areas you would prioritize within the budget. We would also be interested to hear if you think taxes should be decreased with a resultant decrease in city services or whether you think taxes should be increased with a resultant increase in city services.

Feedback provided prior to April 25th will be considered in the City Manager's recommended budget. Feedback provided after that date will be considered as part of the adoption process by the City Commission.