The City of Manhattan welcomes your input in the 2010 City Budget process.  As you may already know or may have read, the City will be facing a number of challenges as it begins budget deliberations for 2010 and beyond.
 

These budgetary challenges have become even more difficult given the recent recession facing our national economy.  Fortunately, our local economy has proven to be more resilient with sales tax data as well as building data indicating that our community is still growing.
 

You will notice above, that both sales tax and building data are hyperlinked leading you to additional data that may be helpful and informative.  Throughout the Budget Information Center you will find many such hyperlinks -- all intended to add to your understanding of the City's annual budget process.
 

In many areas, you will be able to "drill down" to additional data.  But, at the bottom of each page you will have the option to return to the page you were once visiting or to "jump" to other areas of this website for new information.  On most web pages, you also will have the option to enter comments or make selections based on your preferences as an interested citizen into the 2010 City Budget.
 

We hope you enjoy learning more about the City's annual budget process and, again, we welcome your comments and insight as you navigate through this website.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call the City's Director of Finance, Bernie Hayen.  He can be reached directly at 785-587-2470 or by e-mail at bhayen@ci.manhattan.ks.us.