October 1st, 2020 
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Using the Adopted Budget webpage or document, identify the citys priorities. What are they and what evidence can you demonstrate to support this? Are they consistent with what you saw earlier in the Budget and CAFR transmittal letters? Post 1-2 paragraphs.
Strategic Planning and Goals Does the city have a formal process or document that discusses the goals or plans for the future of the city? If so, what are they? How does the budget address any of those goals or plans? Post 1-2 paragraphs.
Citizen Engagement and Public Process Are citizens engaged before the budget is proposed? After? During a designated public comment period? What mechanisms or tools does the city use to solicit citizen participation and comment? What are the state and/or local legal requirements relating to budget proposal and adoption? Post 1-2 paragraphs.
https://www.coj.net/departments/finance/accounting/comprehensive-annual-financial-reports
https://www.coj.net/departments/finance/docs/budget/fy21-proposed-budget.aspx
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