Process

Citizens are invited and encouraged to share their budget priorities at any point during the year. We are currently accepting feedback for the FY 2025 Recommended Budget. 

Cary has transitioned to a continuous budget process where base operating needs for daily service provision and capital infrastructure are considered in the development of the annual budget during the spring of each year.  Cary Council adopts an operating and capital budget for each upcoming year on or before June 30.

Emerging needs related to service expansion or new opportunities are identified by staff throughout the course of each year.  Funding recommendations related to those needs are directed to Council through quarterly Council/Staff business meetings held shortly after the close of each quarter. 

All comments received will be summarized in the Council Quarterly Report which is presented to the Cary Council in conjunction with each quarterly Council/Staff business meeting.

Citizens are invited to share their thoughts and priorities through:

• Email: 311@carync.gov
• Phone: 3-1-1 inside Cary and (919) 469-4000 outside of Cary
• Twitter: @caryncgov (Use hashtag #TOCbudget)
• Facebook: facebook.com/caryncgov
• Direct address to Cary Council at the budget public hearings held during their regular meetings in May and June.