Monday, October 22, 2012

‘Strong Cities | Strong State’

ABSTRACT:Strong Cities | Strong State,” is “an innovative campaign designed to communicate the importance of local government in California residents’ everyday lives, and the people at work delivering critical municipal services.” A “City” of “Strong Cities | Strong State” is the City of MontereyMonterey’s “Priority-Based Budgeting:”  “The success of the program encouraged the City to continue its commitment to priority-based budgeting. During the current fiscal year, the program focuses internally as departments analyze their programs, staffing and costs. Next year, the City will once again reach out to its citizens for feedback through a comprehensive community survey. Ultimately, the City hopes its new approach to budgeting will monitor the performance of individual programs; help set fees more accurately, and assist in decision-making about where to invest and / or withdraw City resources.” 
Note: The Cities of Monterey and Del Rey Oaks are the only peninsula cities involved with Strong Cities | Strong State.

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