Committees have now finished their budget oversight hearings and we’ve heard from the public and agency officials on how these cuts will impact people in their daily lives. The Council has continued doing something very positive this year – rather than wait to share the work of the committees right before the budget vote, we’re having weekly conversations about the budget. This week, we talked about our committee work, how we’re planning to fill budget holes, and where we are finding money that can be transferred to help other committees. This collaborative process will make the budget better. On deck next week: a conversation about revenue raisers and making sure those with the most are paying their fair share so those with the least aren’t bearing the brunt of our financial challenges.