Cutting Through the Budget BS: Unpacking the Black Box of City Spending

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A happy hour chat discussing how your taxpayer money gets spent on city services — and who gets a say in the process.

Parks on Tap at the Water Works

More money for trash pickup? Additional funding for anti-violence groups? A bigger spend on school repairs? Who decides how to divvy up Philadelphia taxpayer revenue? And do regular people have any say in the process? Join Billy Penn at Parks on Tap at the Fairmount Water Works to find out. We're partnering with good government group Better Civics and the Office of the City Controller to host a happy hour about the municipal budget — the clearest expression of a city's priorities — featuring:- Moderator Jordan Levy, Billy Penn - Rebecca Rhynhart, Philadelphia City Controller- Malika Rahman, Community College of Philadelphia- Jen Devor, Better Civics

After a half-hour of mingling, Jordan will introduce the panelists, who will give a 5-10 minute presentation, after which we’ll have a Q&A session. Expect to hear inside info on how budget negotiations work, and real-life tips on how to make your voice heard during the process.This event is free, but advance RSVP is required. Parks on Tap offers a family-friendly environment, with food and drink available for purchase.

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