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Budget Engagement

Every year, the City of Cincinnati asks for community feedback on the proposed budget. As part of that process, the City looks for ways to better engage with the community and broaden outreach.

The Office of Budget and Evaluation collaborates with the Department of City Planning and Engagement to further enhance communication and engagement strategies throughout the budget process. This includes educational opportunities and a variety of public meetings. A key facet is public input.

The main goal of budget engagement is to keep the community informed and engaged throughout the process. There are multiple opportunities to participate, including online and in person at public forums.  Getting involved is encouraged.

Be Involved, Informed Throughout the Budget Process​

Budget Basics Virtual Information Session 

City of Cincinnati’s Office of Budget and Evaluation as well as the Department of City Planning and Engagement will be holding a budget basics session on March 23, 2026.

Budget and Finance Committee Public Hearings 

The City of Cincinnati’s Budget & Finance Committee are holding three public hearings to receive public input and discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budgets on the following dates:

  • March 4, 2026-5:30 P.M. at City Hall Council Chambers 801 Plum Street, Room 300 Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • March 11, 2026-5:30 P.M. at Dunham Recreation Center 617 Clinton Springs Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
  • March 16, 2026-5:30 P.M. at Sayler Park Recreation Center 6720 Home City Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233

Leveraged Support Workshop 

The Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is hosting a virtual workshop to support organizations in strengthening their FY27 Leveraged Support Funding applications.  This workshop provides actionable strategies to help applicants develop stronger, data-driven proposals that align with the goals of the Leveraged Support Funding. The virtual workshop will be hosted at 2 p.m. on March 13, 2026. Interested organizations can register through the AACC's website.

Budget and Finance Presentations 

Leveraged Support 

Please follow to the link for more information on Leveraged Support