FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET FY2022-23

Closing Thoughts Our City s population continues to grow resulting in increased pressure has built on every direct and support service supported by general tax dollars. Unmet needs exist in every department, requiring difficult policy choices. Public safety is vital to our quality of life and no city can be great if it does not have high quality public safety services. However, no city can be great if it only provides high quality public safety services. The FY 22 23 budget addresses several areas that the Council has identified as priorities: increasing our fund balance, providing effective public transit, increasing public safety s ability to serve, improve employee morale, support jobs creation and workforce development, advance affordable housing provision and improve the MWBE program, among others. As demands for services and infrastructure maintenance increases, the City is also faced with the need for new facilities and infrastructure to address growth. Balancing these competing priorities and positioning the City for long term financial viability will be critical for the City s continued success. A balanced budget is more than merely ensuring that expenditures are within revenues. A balanced budget also weighs the multiple policies and choices that together must harmonize to achieve Greensboro s vision as a diverse and forward thinking city, with endless economic opportunity and exceptional quality of life. We have dedicated employees to achieve this vision that will help make Greensboro the most desirable mid sized city in the United States livable, equitable, and sustainable for all residents . I am excited to lead our team in making this vision a reality, beginning with this budget. Respectfully submitted,

Taiwo Jaiyeoba City Manager

Adopted 2022-23 Budget

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