DC’s budget season is upon us. To help you get informed and involved, the DC Fiscal Policy Institute is holding a training on the budget process ‘ a Budget 101 ‘ and the Fair Budget Coalition is holding a series of briefings focusing on how to address many of the challenges facing low-income families in the District. DCFPI is leading one of the Fair Budget Coalition briefings ‘ on the importance of addressing the District’s budget problems through revenue increases as well as budget cuts, rather than on spending cuts alone.
Service providers, advocates, policymakers and their staff members, and members of the public are invited to attend.
Budget 101 ‘ January 28, 9:30-11:00 AM, John A. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW), Room 123
Learn about the nuts and bolts of the DC budget process and find out how you can get involved to protect and improve the programs you care about.
Fair Budget Coalition Briefings
The schedule for the issue briefings is:
- January 22 — Hunger & Nutrition
- January 29 — Tax and Revenue (led by DC Fiscal Policy Institute)
- Feb. 5 — Workforce Development and Income Support
- Feb 12 — Youth and Families
- Feb. 19 — Housing
- Feb. 26 — Health
Briefings will be held from 9:00-11:30 AM and are tentatively scheduled to be held in Rooms 103 or 104 of the Wilson Building — 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (Organizers are hoping to secure a bigger room at the Wilson Building to accommodate all interested parties.) A light breakfast will be served.
