Citizen Engagement: Analysis of Johnson County Budget Simulator

Combs, Fred; Funk, Jessie; Gotfredson, Mike; Koontz, Jeanne; Lawson, Greg; Minter, Marilyn; Mong, Susan; York, Mike; Zook, Sandy

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2012-08-15

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Combs, Fred

Funk, Jessie

Gotfredson, Mike

Koontz, Jeanne

Lawson, Greg

Minter, Marilyn

Mong, Susan

York, Mike

Zook, Sandy

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Technical Report

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The report discusses the importance of citizen engagement in local budgeting and uses the budget simulator exercise of Johnson County as a case study to evaluate the benefits and challenges of the tool. The report concludes by discussing recommendations for local officials on citizen engagement and public communication strategies, especially in a fiscally challenging environment.

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