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Budget Committee

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Meeting Information

  • Date: September 30, 2024
  • Title: Budget Committee Regular Meeting
  • Present: Aisha Chughtai (Chair), Emily Koski (Vice Chair), Elliot Payne, Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jason Chavez, Linea Palmisano, Jeremiah Ellison (joined late)
  • Absent: Jamal Osman, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, Aurin Chowdhury
  • Guests: Lauren Melham (Deputy Chief Operations Officer), Brett Hjelle (DCOO), Alexander Cato, Andrew Ballard, Trudy Ken Stead, Jessica Stone
  • Votes: 0

Highlights

  • Presentation of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for the Office of Public Service Administration
  • Discussion on the implementation of the new government structure
  • Overview of the Office of Public Service’s achievements and priorities
  • New budget request for departmental capacity building

Discussion

Office of Public Service Administration Budget Presentation

Deputy Chief Operations Officer Lauren Melham presented the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for the Office of Public Service Administration. Key points included:

  • Overview of the Office of Public Service structure, including 17 departments and the roles of the Chief Operations Officer and Deputy COOs
  • Priorities include establishing an antiracist workplace, implementing Mayor and Council objectives, and providing executive leadership to enhance service delivery
  • Achievements highlighted included implementing the new government structure, progress on community engagement for projects like George Floyd Square, and support for major events in the city
  • A new budget request of $30,000 for departmental capacity building was presented

Councilmember Chavez inquired about specific programs or recommendations in the budget to support the objective of establishing an antiracist workplace. Melham responded by mentioning the Metamorphosis training program and ongoing leadership development sessions.

Vice Chair Koski asked about the factors driving the 11% increase in salaries and wages from 2024 to 2025. Melham explained that this was due to fully funding a new senior project manager position for the Climate Legacy Initiative and reclassifications of existing positions.

No vote was taken as this was an informational presentation.

Public Comments

There were no public comments during this meeting.

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