Kesha on the Job | Community Budget Hearings

This City of Phoenix community budget hearing, featured in the "Kesha on the Job" series on April 7, 2026, focused on explaining the city's budget process and encouraging resident participation. Budget and Research Director Aaron Mertz discussed the city's revenue sources, including local sales taxes, state-shared revenues, and property taxes, which fund general services. The meeting highlighted community engagement efforts where residents prioritized budget areas such as affordable housing, street improvements, public safety, and environmental health. The input gathered from these hearings will be presented to the city council to inform budget decisions scheduled for June, emphasizing the direct impact of community feedback on resource allocation and city services.