Budget Cycle has Begun and we need your help!

Like all municipalities these days, Victor is struggling to spend your money wisely. In that regard I have asked our City Council to adopt a new way of tackling the yearly budget. The method we are using this year is called Budgeting for Outcomes.

This is methodology is endorsed by the Government Finance Officers Association:

"The common reaction to fiscal pressure has been across-the-board cuts, which weaken every program equally, regardless of its impact on citizens. Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) for Smaller Communities is a novel approach to budgeting that starts with the results citizens want and focuses not on how to cut 10 or 15 percent from the budget, but on how to maximize the results produced with the remaining 85 to 90 percent. BFO represents a sustainable approach to budgeting - one that can be used year after year to maintain long-term fiscal balance while simultaneously improving the value government delivers to the public."

The first step we took toward BFO was to have a 1st Annual City Council Retreat. Myself, the City Administrator, and the entire City Council Spent 2 days working through exercises lead by facilitator Fran Van Houten that helped us to create a BFO road map so to speak.

Now what? Now it's time for you to get involved. We want to know if our Fiscal Goals align with how you want us to spend your money next year.

Here are the 4 Fiscal Goals we came up with for this year's Budget:

* A welcoming Community built on relationships where people feel accepted.
* A place where generations can (afford to) work, live, play, and learn in our community.
* A safe and multi-modal accessible community.
* A sustainable economy with a focus on downtown.

We need to hear from you about these goals and here's how:

Thursday June 11th - 5:30pm - 9pm - Budget and Beers @ Wildlife Pizza
Come by for $3 beers, $2 slices, and a conversation with your Councilmen and Mayor about how we came to these 4 goals

Saturday June 13th - Community Picnic - Pioneer Park Victor
Come by for a free community picnic (please bring a side dish and your kids) and chat with your Councilmen about how they came to these 4 goals.

Date and Time TBA - LDS Church Budget information session.

If you are unable to attend these gatherings, please take a moment to fill out this survey:

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