The Town of Fountain Hills is opening its doors for a candid Budget Town Hall meeting set for Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, inviting residents to come face-to-face with their town's financial stewards, as per an announcement on the town's official website. From 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Town Hall, community members will have the chance to delve into the nitty-gritty of where their tax contributions are allocated and how these funds keep the town running.
Under the guidance of Chief Financial Officer Paul Soldinger, who's providing insights into the municipality's ledger, the session aims to outline the fiscal plans and financial policies for the forthcoming year starting July 1st. The budget preparation is a current work-in-progress by town staff, alongside the Mayor and Town Council. Calling on the townsfolk, Soldinger emphasized the event's aim of driving towards transparency. "Our goal is to promote transparency and ensure that our residents are well-informed about the financial decisions that shape our community," Soldinger told the publication.
According to information obtained by the Town of Fountain Hills, by voicing their concerns, there's an opportunity for citizens to also actively engage in shaping the budget.
