A Local Official's Guide to Public Engagement in Budgeting

This publication draws on examples of public engagement in city and county budgeting throughout California and describes six general approaches that local agencies use, often in strategic combination, to involve residents in the budget process.

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A Local Official's Guide to Public Engagement in Budgeting 2010