Go to a budget hearing
Cities and counties hold public budget hearings. Go to one and see where the money goes.
- Who
- Adults
- Time
- About an hour
- Cost
- Free
- When
- Spring, Summer
- Show up
- At the hearing.
How to do it
- Watch for the public notice.
- Bring a question.
- Strictly nonpartisan.
Why it matters
Reward good citizenshipHelp the town prosperExploration & critical thinking
Related
- Thank the poll workers after an election
- Thank a citizen board member
- Attend one public meeting
- All 150 things to do together
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