El Mirage - Fiscal Stewardship

Hinzugefügt: 2026-05-31

[00:00:01][music] >> Fiscal stewardship, financial stewardship means managing public money responsibly with ethics, accountability, [music] and long-term sustainability in mind.

[00:00:11]So, how do you know if your city is doing that? Every financial decision by the City Council [music] must comply with state laws and local policies and be verified through independent audits. These practices [music] have earned El Mirage the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 14 straight years, a national recognition [music] for transparency and full disclosure. From 2020 to 2026, we've grown general fund reserves [music] from 33.5 million to 94.4 million, maintained balanced budgets with [music] no operational debt, invested over 47 million in capital projects, and [music] reduced property tax rates 7 years in a row, all while expanding parks and public safety programs.

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