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Dickens’ record $790 million general fund would add a cost-of-living adjustment for city employees for the second consecutive year.
https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-2023-city-budget-explained/
The process of finalizing what Atlanta will do with your tax dollars starts this week.
https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-city-budget-key-dates/
Housing, employment, and homelessness are major concerns for your district representatives.
https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-budget-council-priorities/
Here’s what you should know about the process, the City Council’s priorities, and how you can weigh in.
https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-city-budget-explained/
The Atlanta Police Department is asking for $235 million to be included in next year’s budget to combat rising crime, hire new cops, and stave off the exodus of officers fleeing for better-paying jobs in the suburbs.
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/05/18/atlanta-police-budget-2023
Mayor Dickens has pledged to prioritize affordable housing, infrastructure and safety. Does the new budget line up with his claims?
This story is part of an #ATLBudget series, in partnership with local Atlanta newsrooms.
The city’s 2023 budget will be decided in June. Find out how to weigh in — and why you should.