AWC is pleased to bring you a five-part series of online trainings created specifically for elected officials—join one or join them all! Each installment in the Elected Officials Essentials (EOE) series is designed to equip you with comprehensive tools to support your impact as a leader and addresses each of the five competencies of AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program.
This session equips elected officials with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively engage their communities in the budget process.
Learn about the importance of community involvement, strategies for fostering transparent and inclusive dialogue, and best practices for incorporating public input into budget decisions.
- Learn strategies to communicate budget information clearly and effectively to the public.
- Develop skills to engage the community and gather meaningful input.
- Explore ways to build and maintain trust with the community through transparent budget processes.
This webinar is for mayors, councilmembers, city managers/administrators, attorneys, and finance directors.
Recorded May 14, 2025
Presenter
Carmen Palmer, Communications Director, Sumner
PowerPoint presentation and resources
Recording
City elected officials earn 1 credit toward your Certificate of Municipal Leadership and meet the effective local leadership competency area. Elected officials click here to let us know you’ve completed watching.