Budgeting for Outcomes - Prioritize Your Tax Dollars

Published 12:35 - 04/17/2018 Updated 07:05 - 06/17/2019

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People pay taxes almost everywhere but not everywhere asks people how those taxes should be spent. 2018 is a budget year which means it’s time for you to tell us about your priorities, needs and visions for the future of Fort Collins.

Budgeting for Outcomes, or BFO, is the City’s process around creating a budget that combines data, research and public engagement to allocate resources in a way that is reflective and responsive to the community.

How to Support Budget Offers

Would you like to offer feedback about the City Manager's Recommended Budget? Write your council member or attend one of the public hearings.

Try to balance the budget and learn more using the simulation tool!

People pay taxes almost everywhere but not everywhere asks people how those taxes should be spent. 2018 is a budget year which means it’s time for you to tell us about your priorities, needs and visions for the future of Fort Collins.

Budgeting for Outcomes, or BFO, is the City’s process around creating a budget that combines data, research and public engagement to allocate resources in a way that is reflective and responsive to the community.

How to Support Budget Offers

Would you like to offer feedback about the City Manager's Recommended Budget? Write your council member or attend one of the public hearings.

Try to balance the budget and learn more using the simulation tool!

  • Mobile Budget Booth - June 5

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    Stop by to have a say in how your tax dollars are spent. Mobile Budget Booths feature an activity to prioritize tax dollars in English and Spanish, educational resources, and a chance to speak directly with City staff.

    When: Tuesday, June 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. during the Waffle-It Challenge for Teens

    Where: Old Town Library; 201 Peterson St.


  • Mobile Budget Booth - June 6

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    Stop by to have a say in how your tax dollars are spent. Mobile Budget Booths feature an activity to prioritize tax dollars in English and Spanish, educational resources, and a chance to speak directly with City staff.

    When: Wednesday, June 6 from 2 to 4 to p.m. during the Conversations in English Program

    Where: Old Town Library; 201 Peterson Street

  • Mobile Budget Booth - June 27

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    Stop by to have a say in how your tax dollars are spent. Mobile Budget Booths feature an activity to prioritize tax dollars in English and Spanish, educational resources, and a chance to speak directly with City staff.

    When: Wednesday, June 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. during the FoCo nonprofit Networking Group Meet Up

    Where: Outside Harmony Library; 4616 S Shields St.


  • Mobile Budget Booth - Many More to Come!

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    Stop by to have a say in how your tax dollars are spent. Mobile Budget Booths feature an activity to prioritize tax dollars in English and Spanish, educational resources, and a chance to speak directly with City staff.

    When: Wednesday, May 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

    Where: Old Town Library out front unless there is inclemate weather we'll be in Community Room 1.


  • What Did You Say Last Budget Cycle?

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    This is the public engagement summary from the outreach last budget cycle. What will be different this cycle?