City Of Boise: City Of Boise Proposed 2022 Budget Highlights And Public Hearing Information

Press release from the City of Boise:

July 20, 2021

The Boise City Council continues to seek  feedback on the Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget. The FY22 general fund budget totals approximately $276,244,703 million and residents will have a chance to provide input tonight (Tuesday, July 20, 2021) during the council’s regularly scheduled meeting starting at 6 p.m. at Boise City Hall, located at 150 N. Capitol Boulevard.

Residents can also participate virtually, providing testimony via Zoom. You can learn more about this meeting and how to participate by visiting the city’s website.

The city’s Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget reflects new demands on city services as more people choose to call Boise home. It emphasizes support for the community’s top priorities including housing, climate, transportation, economic development, and public safety. It also reflects on the City of Boise’s values and allows city staff to focus on building a brighter future for all Boiseans.

“This is a people-centered budget that meets the community’s needs while emphasizing our efforts to create a city for everyone,” said Mayor Lauren McLean. “It is our mission to continue to provide the city services residents rely on, while investing in smart solutions as we rise to the challenge of managing a growing city.”

The proposed budget assumes improving economic conditions will continue, allowing the City of Boise to focus on its key objectives. Read Mayor McLean’s full message to the community and view additional budget highlights.

This press release was produced by the City of Boise. The views expressed here are the author’s own.