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Official Website of Fairbanks, AlaskaMindy O'Neall, Mayor
Date February 13, 2025
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Balancing Act is a budget simulation tool that provides an opportunity for the public to provide input on the City of Fairbanks budget process. The current simulation is of the City of Fairbanks 2025 Adopted Budget and allows the participant to reduce or increase both revenue and spending in a virtual City budget environment.This tool is an excellent way to learn more about the local budgetary process and to provide insight into your priorities for the community.The current simulation will run until late October then it will be replaced with the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2026 to allow the public input prior to the adoption of a budget by the City Council.Check out the Budget Simulator at: https://fairbanks_budget.abalancingact.com/2025-mayor...

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