Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019

Last updated: 4/11/18

Civic Engagement

The Civic Engagement Cabinet seeks to improve the delivery of City Services as well as create opportunities for all Boston Residents to participate in local government.


Jerome Smith, Chief of Civic Engagement

The FY19 budget for the Civic Engagement Cabinet will increase by 3.7%. The Cabinet contains the Office of Neighborhood Services which is home to the City’s Neighborhood Liaisons, Boston 311 and City Hall to Go. Investments in the Cabinet include increased funding to support the Love your Block Program.

Appropriations By Department


Department FY16 Actual FY17 Actual FY18 Budget FY19 Budget
Neighborhood Services 2,524,900 2,679,797 3,287,613 3,408,215
Total 2,524,900 2,679,797 3,287,613 3,408,215


Cabinet trends


Civic Engagement
Operating Budget Over Time


External Funds By Department


Department FY16 Actual FY17 Actual FY18 Budget FY19 Budget
Neighborhood Services 25,000 21,998 75,000 0
Total Cabinet 25,000 21,998 75,000 0