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Compare your budget with the actual Shelby County budget.
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Budget Comparison

Shelby County

This chart compares the actual FY25 Shelby County budget with your budget allocations and initial guess. See how your priorities differ from the current budget.

Budget Comparison
Colors represent the official budget categories. Your budget shown in blue, your guess in purple.
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Your Testimony Script
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This personalized testimony script is generated from your budget priorities. Edit the bracketed text, then print or share it.

You've Built Your County Budget. Now Make It Count.

Shelby County's budget is decided by the County Mayor and Commission. Your priorities deserve to be heard at Commission hearings and in constituent meetings.

Key window: County budget hearings typically happen in April–June. Find your commissioner and show up.

Find My Shelby County Commissioner Budget Calendar & Engagement Tips
1
Contact Your Commissioner Find your Shelby County Commissioner at shelbycountytn.gov and email your budget priorities.
2
Attend a Commission Hearing Public comment at Commission meetings has real impact — bring your printed testimony script.
3
Join the Moral Budget Coalition The MBC coordinates organized advocacy at both city and county levels every budget season.
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