Budget Priorities

(3/9/2010) Q: What priorities does the budget represent?

A. Public Safety: Police & Fire Classes and Promotions

Street Outreach Workers

School Change: $3 million increase in budget for Education

Charter affiliation agreement

Jobs for New Haven Residents: Additional Positions for Commission on Equal Opportunity/Construction Workforce Initiative

Sustainability: 10,000 new trees to be planted Citywide

Community: Elm City Resident Card Program in the Office of Vital Statistics

Infrastructure: Construction design for the Grand Avenue Bridge