This is the next episode in a series of podcasts and videos about La Plata’s budget, which aims to provide transparency and information as the Town Council prepares the FY 2026 budget.
This episode is based on work by Strong Towns’s priority campaign – Transparent Local Accounting - “Local government should be the place where residents collectively shape their cities. But to do that, you need clear, accurate, accessible information about your local finances. Local governments must be properly funded, but your money must also be properly stewarded.”
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Strong Towns Transparent Local Accounting
Parsing Through Your Local Budget to Find Some Real Answers
Strong Towns Financial Action Guide
La Plata Calendar for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget
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