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Talking About Your City Budget: Tips for Public Engagement

Source: Lynn Tipton
Talking about city finances and the budget can be difficult. But city leaders should provide good, clear information to the citizens they serve. Dr. Scott Paine, former city councilmember, noted author, professor and League blogger, offers some suggestions via video on ways to discuss your city's budget. Visit www.floridaleagueofcities.com/advocacy.aspx?cnid=3197 to view the video and for a summary of the points Paine covers. For more information, contact Lynn Tipton, director of membership development for the Florida League of Cities, at 1-(800) 342-8112 or ltipton@flcities.com.

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