The People's Budget

Type of funding: Programs and services (non-capital)

Rough cost estimate: Under $500,000

Evaluation notes:

✅ This idea could be implemented without changing current policy or law.

✅ This idea is within the City's jurisdiction. 

✅ This idea doesn't name a specific vendor. 

❌ This idea would incur costs indefinitely. 

Justification: Requires economic and revenue forecast to inform budget on wage increase.

Other notes: OED doesn't offer programs or grants for this type of proposal.

Thank you for sharing your idea. This idea and its evaluation have been forwarded to the budget delegates. They will use this information to group together similar ideas, narrow down options based on community needs, and develop fully detailed proposals for you and your community to vote on in October 2023.