The City of Wichita is asking the public for input on the proposed 2017 budget.
City Council members unveiled the $580 million budget this week. It’s a nearly $60 million increase from the revised 2016 budget.
Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell said at his briefing Thursday that the city crafted the budget with feedback from citizens through local district advisory board meetings and a recent social media town hall. The budget won’t formally be adopted until August, but he said in the meantime, input from the community makes a difference.
"We want to be open and collaborative as possible. And hearing from citizens help guide us to best serve the needs of our community," he said.
Under the 2017 budget, the city’s mill levy remains unchanged. Funding highlights include $4.3 million for the cultural arts plan and an increase in funding for downtown development.
A public hearing over the plan is scheduled for Aug. 2 at the City Council meeting.
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