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Today marks the beginning of the Estimates Hearings in the Queensland Parliament. For those, like me, who follow this process every year, the examination of the Appropriation Bill (the Budget in layman’s terms) will occur over the next couple of weeks. However, for those who only take a casual glance, you might be interested to know and follow along. 🏛️ Seven (7) committees review the budget estimates, hence the name, of their respective portfolios. More details here: https://lnkd.in/gDj9Y7eK 🏠 For those interested in estimates around the Housing, Planning, Local Government and Public Works portfolio, this is scheduled for Wednesday (this week). The agenda for that session can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/gczF33_s 📺 All of the estimates sessions are streamed online at Queensland Parliament TV: https://lnkd.in/gXEA5wqZ #StateBudget #Queensland #EstimatesHearings #Housing #Planning #LocalGovernment #PublicWorks

Did you know that your annual property taxes fund only about 25% of the City’s budget each year? The rest comes from things like user fees, self-sustaining business units, grants from other levels of government, and reserves and investments. Look behind the City budget: https://lnkd.in/gcsSAczf The 2025 budget builds on last year’s service-based budgeting approach, which organizes operating and capital spending by service area rather than departments and divisions. Essentially, a service-based budget shows exactly what our government does, how much it costs to deliver the service, and what the trade-offs are if other services are prioritized. Learn more about the 2025 preliminary budget at kelowna.ca. #KelownaBudget #KelownaCouncil #Kelowna

Earlier today, Mayor Donna Deegan presented the 2024-2025 Budget to the Jacksonville City Council. It consists of a $1.9 billion general fund budget and $489 million in the 2025 portion of the Capital Improvement Plan. This balanced budget will not only allow the City to build upon its recent success, but it will also make generational investments in her key priority areas: infrastructure, health, economic development, and public safety. It also reflects a rock-solid commitment to public safety and critical quality of life initiatives that have strong bipartisan support. “Our proposed budget makes investments that deliver the best return for our citizens, continue to make good on the broken promises of consolidation, and create the ignition point that will take Jacksonville from potential to progress," said Mayor Deegan. "The time is now to choose what type of city we want to be. Let’s be one that lifts as we climb.” 🔴 Budget address video: youtu.be/vWagsntKCNM 🔴 Budget address remarks: https://lnkd.in/ecrPjinK 🔴 Proposed budget: jacksonville.gov/budget

KNOW YOUR BUDGET: Our 'Budget 101' explains the purpose of a Municipal Budget and highlights how the budget is the blueprint for City services. Watch the video, then follow the link for more information on the FY 2024-25 Budget, https://lnkd.in/eKZWTqhv

📢 Residents of North Port, your input is crucial as we begin our budget season! 📊 Join us for virtual and in-person Community Budget Input Meetings to share your thoughts and priorities. Details below: - April 16, 1:30 p.m. (virtual) – Growth and How to Pay for It - April 18, 6 p.m. (virtual) – Personnel and Operating Costs - April 30, 10:30 a.m. (virtual) – Millage Rate and Taxes - May 7, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (in person at City Hall) – Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Overview Use our City's budget tool to allocate $100 into the categories that matter most to you, and attend Budget Workshops to stay engaged in the process. Learn more at https://loom.ly/JKk9PNg #NorthPortBudgetInput #CommunityEngagement

Amid budget challenges, Department for Communities Permanent Secretary Colum Boyle shares his thoughts on how working together is key to delivery, in light of growing need for housing and the need for innovation in new supply. 🚨 Book you place today: https://lnkd.in/gbf6aHHq

𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 provides a rundown of the key policy takeaways from the Spring Budget on Wednesday https://lnkd.in/eKN_akGh #ukhousing #springbudget2024 #ukgovernment #housingpolicy #housingfinance #housingdevelopment #assetmanagement

Budget season for many organizations and municipalities is coming up! Follow the link to read some budget tips for #EmergencyManagement programs. https://lnkd.in/e6QNcxfp

The Office for Budget Responsibility predicts the government will miss its target of building 1.5 million new homes by the end of this Parliament. The office predicts a total of 1.1 million houses will be built in England, without forecasting potential improvements from the reforms to the planning system. Our CEO, David Meek, shares his thoughts on one way that the government can accelerate housebuilding below. #Planning #HousingTargets #PropertyDevelopment #HousingCrisis

📰DON'T MISS THE LATEST! Check out the latest from the Transportation Council, including public review on the Public Participation Plan and the UPWP, the Council's work plan and budget. https://lnkd.in/epges-k5 Subscribe: bit.ly/CouncilNewsletter