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EXPLAINER: How can you engage with Atlanta’s budget process?

On Tuesday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens released his proposed budget for the city of Atlanta’s upcoming 2026 fiscal year – a whopping $3 billion proposal that must be passed by the end of June. 

Now the Atlanta City Council will review, amend, and ultimately vote on the budget over a series of public hearings between now and June 30. The new budget will take effect on July 1, when the city’s 2026 fiscal year starts.

How can you — the everyday Atlantan — have a say in this process?

EXPLAINER: How can you engage with Atlanta’s budget process?
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These cities give residents a say in the budgets. Is Atlanta next?

These cities give residents a say in the budgets. Is Atlanta next?
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Explainer: Atlanta has started its FY 2026 budget process. How does it work?

Explainer: Atlanta has started its FY 2026 budget process. How does it work?
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Could participatory budgeting give Atlantans a voice in city spending?

Could participatory budgeting give Atlantans a voice in city spending?
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What is Atlanta’s affordable housing trust fund actually used for?

What is Atlanta’s affordable housing trust fund actually used for?
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Does Atlanta’s proposed FY24 budget underfund its affordable housing trust?

Does Atlanta’s proposed FY24 budget underfund its affordable housing trust?
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What’s in Atlanta’s new budget and how do you fit in?

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.

What’s in Atlanta’s new budget and how do you fit in?