Where do all OUR tax dollars go?

Previous Metro Council budgets have failed the people. Nearly HALF of the $1.1 billion 2024–25 budget funded police spending despite LMPD being under investigation at the time for workplace sexual misconduct allegations, ultimately resulting in the LMPD chief’s resignation. 

What can the people do about it? 

This spring, the People’s Budget Campaign will host public town halls to draft a truly participatory amendment to the Metro budget by democratic vote to be presented to Metro Council.

Together, we can make a powerful statement and force Metro Council to allocate more tax dollars toward public services. 

Affordable housing and eviction prevention that improves quality of life and financial stability. 

Job training and education that give people access to living-wage jobs and increased financial security.

Reliable and robust public transit that ensures freedom of mobility for workers, students, the elderly, and differently abled.

Mental health care and substance abuse treatment that fight homelessness in our city and the opioid epidemic.

Strengthened environmental protections that combat climate change and will tackle our “urban heat island.”

Fully funded public schools that reject the false promise of “school choice” which funnels money to private schools that don’t need it.

Municipal grocery stores that prioritize easy access to fresh, healthy food over corporate profits.

The most important part of a people’s budget is what YOU want it to be! Fill out the public feedback form and attend our first town hall on April 8 at the library downtown.