Every two years, the City of Redmond conducts a robust community-based effort to review its financial picture and the resources needed to fund key city services. This is done through an inclusive process known as Budgeting by Priorities.

Through the city’s “Your City Your Choice” campaign, community members are invited to evaluate the kinds of programs citizens value most by choosing the top three programs under each of the six city priorities. “Your City Your Choice” is launching on Friday at www.redmond.gov/YourCityYourChoice.

“Last year, we had over 1,400 participants in the first version of ‘Your City Your Choice,’” said Mike Bailey, city finance director. “This year, we have reworked the exercise to gather more granular data on the programs community members’ value in each of our city priorities. What is great is that our residents and businesses can engage with us via the web, tablet and phone or in person.”

Through a city survey conducted annually, community members have confirmed the city’s six priorities, including:

Safety — I want to be safe where I live, learn, work and play

Clean & Green — I want to live, learn, work and play in a clean and green environment

Business Community — I want a diverse and vibrant range of businesses and services in Redmond

Community Building — I want a sense of community and connection with others

Infrastructure and Growth — I want a well-maintained city whose transportation and other infrastructure to keep pace with growth

Responsible Government — I want a city government that is responsible and responsive to its residents and businesses