How Do You Think Arlington County Should Prioritize Spending in FY 2024?

The County Manager is seeking the community’s input on the FY 2024 budget.

Each year, the County Manager is responsible for bringing forward a balanced budget to fund many services in our community.

The County is facing a $35 million shortfall in FY 2024, with growth in expenses outpacing the growth in revenue. It is important for the County to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, especially during challenging economic times. This means that the County Manager must make difficult decisions on how funding is spent in the next budget year.

The County Manager wants to gather feedback about what is important to the community as he develops his 2024 budget. Please share your thoughts by responding to the 5 questions below.

1. The County is facing a budget shortfall in FY 2024, which may require funding cuts to services and programs and/or an increase in taxes/fees. Which of the following best describes how you think the County should approach balancing the budget?

Make cuts to services and programs

Increase taxes/fees

Not sure

No opinion

Closed to responses

2. The County may need to reduce funding for some programs or services due to the budget shortfall. With this in mind, how do you think the County should consider reductions in FY 2024?

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3. Given that the County may need to adjust funding for some programs or services, which of the following do you recommend the County keep as top priorities in the FY 2024 budget? Select your top 5 priorities.

Arts and Cultural Affairs

Business Support and Retention

Community Planning, Development, Zoning and Code Enforcement

Housing (Affordable Housing, Rental Assistance, Eviction Prevention)

Human Services (Employment Assistance, Behavioral and Mental Health, Aging, Disability and Family Services)

Libraries

Parks and Recreation Services

Public Health (School Health, Health Clinics and Health Inspections)

Public Safety (Police, Fire, Sheriff and Emergency Management)

Public Works (Facilities Maintenance, Solid Waste, Water/Sewer and Stormwater)

Schools

Transportation (Public Transportation, Streets, Traffic Safety and Road Maintenance)

Other

Closed to responses

4. Do you have any other feedback you'd like to share with the County Manager regarding budget priorities for the next budget year?
Once you press Comment, we have received your response. Thank you for your feedback.

Closed for Comments

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How Do You Think Arlington County Should Prioritize Spending in FY 2024?

How Do You Think Arlington County Should Prioritize Spending in FY 2024?

1. The County is facing a budget shortfall in FY 2024, which may require funding cuts to services and programs and/or an increase in taxes/fees. Which of the following best describes how you think the County should approach balancing the budget?

2. The County may need to reduce funding for some programs or services due to the budget shortfall. With this in mind, how do you think the County should consider reductions in FY 2024?

3. Given that the County may need to adjust funding for some programs or services, which of the following do you recommend the County keep as top priorities in the FY 2024 budget? Select your top 5 priorities.

4. Do you have any other feedback you'd like to share with the County Manager regarding budget priorities for the next budget year? Once you press Comment, we have received your response. Thank you for your feedback.

5. If you would like to receive updates on this topic and other related government information, please share your name and email address below.

4. Do you have any other feedback you'd like to share with the County Manager regarding budget priorities for the next budget year?
Once you press Comment, we have received your response. Thank you for your feedback.