Philadelphia’s budget shapes every aspect of life in our city—from public safety and sanitation to economic growth and environmental sustainability. Understanding how this process works and how funds are allocated empowers residents to advocate for their communities and hold decision-makers accountable.
Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm for the second webinar in our city budget learning series. This session will explore Mayor Parker’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, breaking down investments aimed at her priorities of making Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city, with economic opportunity for all.
You’ll Learn:
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The City’s Financial Health: How Philadelphia raises and spends money, and what financial challenges impact budget priorities.
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Public Safety Investments: Understanding the city’s crime prevention and community safety strategies.
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Building a Clean & Green Philadelphia: How the budget funds sanitation, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure improvements.
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Economic Opportunity for All: What’s being done to support businesses, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy.
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What’s Missing?: A discussion on budget gaps and unaddressed priorities.
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Ask the Expert: Live Q&A to answer your questions about the budget.
The discussion will be moderated by Tanisha Bezue, Program Director at the Committee of Seventy, and feature guest speaker Matt Stitt, former Chief Financial Officer for Philadelphia City Council.
Register now to join this important conversation and take the first step toward shaping Philadelphia’s future!
