Choose Your Budget Journey
Select the experience that's right for you
Recommended for First-Time Users
Learn & Explore
10-15 minutes
Test your knowledge about local government spending, then create your ideal budget.
- Guess the Budget: See how actual spending compares to your expectations
- Discover Insights: Learn surprising facts about where tax dollars go
- Build Understanding: Explore current allocations before creating your own
- Create Your Budget: Design a budget that reflects your priorities
Your Journey (4 Steps):
1Guess where money goes
2See the actual budget
3Create your ideal budget
4Compare & share with officials
Quick Start
Create Your Budget
5-8 minutes
Jump straight to creating your ideal budget and sharing it with decision-makers.
- Skip the Quiz: Go directly to budget creation
- See Current Spending: Review how funds are currently allocated
- Design Your Budget: Adjust allocations to match your priorities
- Take Action: Share your vision with elected officials
Your Journey (3 Steps):
1Review current budget
2Create your ideal budget
3Compare & share with officials
Not sure which path to choose?
We recommend Learn & Explore if you're new to local budgets. The guessing step helps you understand how current spending might differ from what you'd expect. Choose Create Your Budget if you're already familiar with budget categories and want to dive right into designing your ideal allocation.