moralbudget.com
Budgets Are Moral Documents
Every dollar reflects what we value as a community.
Understand where your money goes — then make your voice count.
What concerns you most about Memphis?
Pick a topic to go straight to the budget builder → adjust one slider → contact your council member.
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Understand the Budget
10–15 minutes
See where your tax dollars actually go — then build a budget that reflects your priorities and send it to your elected officials.
- Guess first: What do you think gets the most money? Many people are surprised.
- See the truth: Compare your guess to where officials actually spend your money.
- Build your version: Redesign the budget to match what you care about.
- Contact your rep: Send your budget directly to your council member.
Your Journey (4 steps):
1Guess where money goes
2See the actual budget
3Build your ideal budget
4Compare & contact your rep
Faster — goes straight to action
Build & Share Your Priorities
5–8 minutes
Skip the quiz. Jump straight to building your budget and putting it in front of the people who decide where the money goes.
- See current spending: Review how funds are allocated today.
- Move the sliders: Increase what matters, cut what doesn't — the budget balances itself.
- Send it: Email your budget directly to your elected official. Budget hearings are in April–May.
Your Journey (3 steps):
1Review current budget
2Build your ideal budget
3Compare & contact your rep