Qualifies toward the Essential Leadership Skills Certificate Program
Presenters: Paula Hansen, Southgate Recreation and Park District, and Rick Wood, CSDA
Developing a budget is one of the most important functions for local government. It is also one of the most difficult. Identifying priorities, forecasting revenue, addressing competing interests, determining the correct strategies, estimating cost of service, and ultimately allocating a limited pool of resources involves careful planning and effective decision-making across an entire organization.
Wednesday and Thursday, February 18 - 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
$265 CSDA Member
$530 Non-member
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