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Each year, the mayor and City Council of the City of Bloomington, Indiana, work together to pass a budget before the statutory deadline. Even when the council majority and the mayor are of the same party, priorities can be vastly different and a source of contentious negotiation. The National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting recommends that governments establish procedures to facilitate the review, discussion, modification, and adoption of a proposed budget. This article describes one strategy for resolving priority conflicts and gaining acceptance of the proposed budget in a timely manner.
Bloomington's approach to building consensus around budget ...
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