Austin's Budget Priorities
I've been remiss in not following the Austin city budget as it has evolved. But one thing is worth mentioning, on page two of the The City of Austin (PDF) organizational and informational download. I'll crudely recreate it here.

City of Austin, Texas
City Council Priorities
2003-4
Youth, Family, and
Neighborhood Vitality
Public Safety
Sustainable Community
Affordability
Hmm.
The last thing on the list is fiscal responsibility. I shouldn't be surprised.
UPDATE(6/3/2004 1:13pm)
Can't Cut the Budget; Politicians Will Eat Me!
UPDATE 9/13/2004 4:43pm
The 2004-2005 City of Austin budget is here!