Have you ever wondered how cities pay for the services and programs that keep our communities running? From police and fire protection to parks, streets, and libraries, every city service depends on a carefully balanced budget.

But where does that money come from, and how do cities decide how to spend it? In this short Cities 101: Revenues and Expenses video, the Association of Washington Cities breaks down how city budgets work, where revenues come from, and how those funds are used to serve residents every day.