The People’s Budget Project
Bringing community voice to the center of New Orleans’ most important decision by…
BUILDING KNOWLEDGE
We empower leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. We educate community leaders about how the budget is made, where the money comes from, and how it’s spent.
To learn more, check out our Resident's Guide to the Budget Process.
BUILDING POWER
We help advocates, community groups, and coalitions navigate and influence the City’s Annual Operating Budget. We also work to make the budget process better— we want to see transparency, accountability, and community input in the budget process.
To learn more, check out the resources below.
Why care about the budget?
The City Budget is a moral document— where we spend our tax dollars is directly related to our city’s ability to provide services. Linking real dollars and city departments to the things New Orleanians see and feel in their communities every day makes wonky civic budgeting real: potholes get filled, parks get programming, and our streets get safer.
Resident’s Guide to the City Budget Process
Who makes the budget? How? When? What’s in it? How can I get involved? Learn all about the City of New Orleans’ Annual Budget process here.
