I believe in doing local government differently. Government should excite, innovate and inspire. Watch the 2012 State Of The Village address below to not only learn about all of the incredible initiatives in South Orange, but also about how you can get involved, and how local government in South Orange can sustain ourselves as a leader and innovator.

The 2012 budget has one of the lowest tax increases in almost 15 years and cut $1 million in appopriations. Learn more here. Controlling costs, keeping property taxes down, bringing in more revenue and ensuring the public understands the budget process, budget decisions and how they can get involved are critical.

2012 is the first year that the budget in South Orange is available in a workable spreadsheet that anyone can download, manipulate and visualize. Read the press release or download the .xls file of our 2012 budget, which is set for final adoption on May 14th. You can also check out the Village Calendar to find the next Finance/IT committee meeting or budget workshop!

The best decision a government can make is the most inclusive decision possible. Check out the blog to stay updated with brief video updates, stop by Village Hall for my office hours 3:30-5:30 every Tuesday, or contact me to set up a time to meet or to ask any questions. Find me on Facebook and Twitter for more updates!