How can we engage citizens in the budgeting process?

How can we engage citizens in the budgeting process?

Engaging citizens in budgeting can be done through public forums, surveys, and interactive workshops. What specific methods are you considering?

I was thinking about using online surveys. Do you think they are effective?

Yes, online surveys can be very effective! They allow for broad participation and can gather diverse opinions. Have you thought about what questions to include?

I want to ask about community priorities. Any tips on framing those questions?

Absolutely! Frame questions to be open-ended, like 'What community projects do you feel should be prioritized?' This encourages detailed responses.

Great! How can I ensure that the feedback is representative of the whole community?

To ensure representativeness, promote the survey widely across different platforms and consider incentives for participation. Also, target specific groups to gather diverse perspectives.