Budget Equity in Local Government

You may remember our first in-person episode, “Where The Money Reside,” from Season 1. In it, we explained the budgeting process in local governments and briefly mentioned examples of how cities can incorporate equity into the budget process. Today, we’re following up with a deeper dive into budget equity as a tool to address historic and present inequalities throughout programs and plans that lead to effective change and implementation. PolicyLink’s Equity Manifesto defines equity as just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. Press play to hear:An overview of budget equity best practices and how to use itExplanations of how six cities across the country used a budget equity tool: Dallas, Seattle, Nashville, Tacoma, Portland, New York CityThank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets.Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod.Or send us an email to connect with us!Where to find us this month:March 14:  Women Entrepreneurs in Urban Planning - Zoom (American Planning Association Women and Planning Division)March 28: Smart Growth America Equity Summit - In-PersonResources:Where The Money Reside (S1E8): Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Instagram VisualsLos Angeles Budget Review: How-to videoThe Equity Manifesto | PolicyLinkDallas: Big Audacious GoalsDallas Equity Indicators ReportDallas Racial Equity Plan Dallas 2022-2023 Budget Dallas Equity Dashboard + Equity Budget Allocations   Seattle Racial Equity ToolkitNashville Budget Equity ToolTacoma 2025Tacoma Participatory BudgetingTacoma Equity and Human RightsPortland Bureau Racial Equity PlansPortland Budget Equity Assessment ToolPortland Budget Equity ResolutionNYC Parks Framework for an Equitable Future 2014