Review budget guidelines and development process for next fiscal year

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In Plain English

City staff will present proposed principles and policies for creating the 2021-22 budget. The Lift Up Richmond coalition will also present their budget priorities. Council members will provide feedback on how the city should approach budget decisions. This shapes spending priorities before staff creates the actual budget proposal.

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Themes From Comments

22 people raised 2 topics (22 spoke at the meeting)

Budget Session Comments

20 spoke

Twenty speakers participated in the budget development session discussion, with many referencing presentations from Management Partners and Lift Up Richmond. The speakers provided input during the budget guidelines and development process meeting.

Hilltop Lake Park Disc Golf Opposition

2 spoke

Two comments opposed the proposed disc golf course at Hilltop Lake Park, citing environmental concerns about wildlife habitat damage and safety issues with discs thrown at highway speeds. The speaker argued the park should remain a natural refuge for all users including families and autistic clients.

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