Mayor Andre Dickens' Record Investments in FY24 Budget Passes Unanimously in Atlanta City Council

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' fiscal year 2024 budget, which aims to invest in the city's future, received unanimous approval from the Atlanta City Council. The budget focuses on four key areas: One Safe City, A City of Opportunity for All, A City Built for the Future, and Effective & Ethical Government. It also prioritizes investments in young people, with over $20 million dedicated to programs and initiatives benefiting youth.

Key Takeaways:

The budget allocates $6.2 million to purchase vehicles and equipment for police and fire personnel, including expansion of the City's take-home car program for police officers.
The City of Opportunity for All initiative receives over $8 million, with a significant portion dedicated to the affordable housing trust fund, exceeding last year's contribution by more than 15 percent.
The Administration's Year of the Youth programs, including summer youth employment and parks and recreation programming, receive funding.
The Department of Labor and Employment Services is established, and the city's first direct investment in Early Childhood Education is implemented.
The budget includes a $10 million capital improvements allocation for City facilities and over $1.25 million in new technology.
Effective & Ethical Government initiatives, such as the second Cost of Living Adjustment for employees in two years, are also included.

Statistics:

The $790 million General Fund budget is the largest in the City's history.
When combined with the aviation and watershed budgets and other funds under the City's control, the City will have a nearly $2.5 billion direct economic impact in the next fiscal year.
The budget dedicates over $20 million to programs and initiatives benefiting youth.

Sources:

Mayor's Office of Communications, City of Atlanta, June 20
Atlanta City Council, official records
www.atlanta.ga.gov
City Channel 26, official video content provider