Help shape next year’s budget

Every year, one of the most important things a city does is plan and pass an annual operating and capital budget. Tempe’s budget covers all services and programs for residents, including recreation and cultural programs, trash and recycling, streets, parks and multi-modal transportation options.

Make your voice heard! Let us know what matters most to you.

Take an online survey

What matters most to you? Spend a theoretical $100 on Tempe programs and services – like art projects, special events and street and sidewalk maintenance. They survey is open through March 6.

Budget survey

Watch the budget forum

Learn more

This is YOUR budget. Your input and feedback as a community member truly matters. Watch the video to see some of the asks the city received and hear how the city listened.

Tempe is formulating the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2023-24, which begins on July 1, 2023.

Additional public input opportunities will be available as part of the Council’s planned budget meetings that occur between now and June.

Detailed information about the upcoming Council budget meetings and the budget process is available at tempe.gov/BudgetPlan or by calling Tempe 311 at 480-350-4311.

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Tempe makes waves as a technology and business magnet, an inclusive, caring community and a hub for recreation and adventure. A robust multi-modal transportation system, including, over 220 miles of bikeways, six free neighborhood circulator routes, a comprehensive bus network, nine light rail stops and a 3-mile streetcar, makes it easy for residents and visitors to bus, bike, walk or rail to their destination.