July 20, 2011 - Mayor Suttle is pleased to announce today the dates of Public Forums on the City’s Budget, as well as the third set of questions for EngageOmaha.com . Both the Public Forums and new set of topics on EngageOmaha.com will allow citizens to weigh in on Mayor Suttle’s Recommended Budget for 2012. The dates for the Public Forums on the Budget will last from late July into early August. The results of the first-ever virtual town hall conducted by the Mayor’s office through EngageOmaha.com can be found below.
Download the official City of Omaha EngageOmaha FY2012 Budget Response Report.
The dates for the Public Budget Forums are as follows:
EngageOmaha.com has proven to be a useful way to have a conversation between the City of Omaha and its citizens. The launch of EngageOmaha.com in April began with citizen input on the budget and today these ideas are being implemented. After users expressed concerns about safety in Omaha parks, Mayor Suttle created a division with the Parks Department to more effectively ensure security in Omaha’s parks. "I made a commitment to do a better job of listening to the community," said Mayor Suttle. "EngageOmaha.com has been a valuable tool in connecting city government with the people it serves."
In addition to adding more park security into the 2012 budget, the administration has also begun implementing and researching many of the ideas proposed by users.
The city has also recognized, through measuring how many “supports” ideas receive on EngageOmaha.com , what issues and topics are most important to the citizens of Omaha, which are as follows:
While EngageOmaha.com was used in its first variation to gather opinions about the budget, the site is constantly being updated to encourage public input on a wide range of city issues. New topics for EngageOmaha.com will be presented Thursday, July 21, 2011. Topics will include Development and Redevelopment, Transportation Alternatives, Biking and Walking Facilities, Library Services, and Recreation Programs and Classes.
EngageOmaha.com is a way for the Suttle Administration to improve city services and to strengthen the relationship between the citizens of Omaha and the administration, using new technology tools.
The City of Omaha partnered with Omaha technology company Mindmixer to produce EngageOmaha.com . MindMixer is an idea generation and concept prioritization solution for city leaders, elected officials, stakeholder groups, and professional organizations. Engage with your city government. Sign up at EngageOmaha.com and make your voice heard!
