Spill the Goods

The conversation delves into the creation of budgets, the impact of property taxes, the tax cap, and the budget process. It also covers the recent Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting, highlighting the urgency of finalizing the budget. The conversation delves into the impact of budget underfunding on city services, highlighting the implications for roads, schools, and public programs. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement in budget decisions and encourages citizens to engage with local officials to voice their concerns and preferences.TakeawaysBudget creation processImpact of property taxes; Budget underfunding impacts city servicesImportance of community involvement in budget decisionsReferencesProperty Taxes in NH: How They Work and How They Compare by Phil Sletten, NH Fiscal Policy Institute, April 9, 2026Tax Cap Language, City Charter, The City of Manchester, NHBoMA Meeting Minutes and AgendasMarch 26, 2026 Mayor's Budget PresentationChapters00:00 Introduction to Budgets11:45 Board of Mayor and Alderman Meeting23:18 Community Involvement in Budget DecisionsVisit us at: www.spillthegoods603.com

Jess Spillers and Cristina Goodwin introduce their podcast 'Spill the Goods' and discuss the importance of local engagement and awareness. They also share personal stories and plans for future episodes, including a candidate forum and soliciting questions from the community.TakeawaysLocal engagement is crucialJess and Cristina will host a CD1 Democratic candidate forum, 05/13/26Chapters00:00 Introduction to 'Spill the Goods' Podcast05:35 Childhood and Interests16:49 Purpose of 'Spill the Goods' Podcast and Future Plans