On Saturday, March 24, 2007 more than 150 community members attended our Annual Community Town Hall meeting to share their concerns with District leaders.
Click on the link to read the Washington Post article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/24/AR2007032401404.html?sub=AR
The Fair Budget Coalition creed has been endorsed by more than 300 faith, neighborhood, political, service, business groups and individuals of the District of Columbia in 1999.
On December 6, 2006 Fair budget Coalition released it fiscal year 2008 budget recommendation report “Defining Priorities in a Time of Change.” The report highlights the need for the District government to take a holistic approach in meeting the needs of all District residents.
The Fair Budget Coalition’s report includes specific recommendations in 5 areas:
- Affordable Housing & Displacement Prevention
- Children & Youth
- Health & Disability
- Food & Nutrition
- Income supports & Workforce Development
Improving coordination and accountability between District agencies and policymakers are an overarching theme of the report.
