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Greed in Government | #6
Budgets. Cuts. Taxes. Programs. We hear about them every day, but what do they really mean for us? In this episode of Tenessa Talks, Tenessa sits down with form Redding Financial Director, Dennice to break down the big, complicated world of government money into something simple, practical, and encouraging.
Tenessa shares her perspective as a city council member and explains how budget decisions affect everyday families—what gets funded, what doesn’t, and why it matters. You’ll hear stories, examples, and insights that make the process less intimidating and more relatable.
Most importantly, this episode reminds us that government isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about people, priorities, and shared values—and there are ways for everyday Americans to engage, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.
👉 Whether you normally tune out politics or you’re just curious about how things really work, this episode will help you see government in a new light: encouraging, approachable, and worth paying attention to.
00:00 – Welcome & Why Budgets Matter
02:00 – From Washington to Your Wallet: How Budgets Affect Us All
05:15 – Breaking Down the Redding City Budget
09:00 – Common Questions: Salaries, Roads, and City Services
13:30 – Where the Money Goes (and Why It Feels Confusing)
17:45 – Federal vs. Local Budgets: Similar Struggles, Different Scales
22:10 – Everyday Impact: What Budget Cuts Mean for Families
26:20 – Encouragement: How You Can Engage with Your City’s Budget
30:00 – Closing Thoughts: Government as People, Priorities, and Shared Values
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By Tenessa TalksBudgets. Cuts. Taxes. Programs. We hear about them every day, but what do they really mean for us? In this episode of Tenessa Talks, Tenessa sits down with form Redding Financial Director, Dennice to break down the big, complicated world of government money into something simple, practical, and encouraging.
Tenessa shares her perspective as a city council member and explains how budget decisions affect everyday families—what gets funded, what doesn’t, and why it matters. You’ll hear stories, examples, and insights that make the process less intimidating and more relatable.
Most importantly, this episode reminds us that government isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about people, priorities, and shared values—and there are ways for everyday Americans to engage, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.
👉 Whether you normally tune out politics or you’re just curious about how things really work, this episode will help you see government in a new light: encouraging, approachable, and worth paying attention to.
00:00 – Welcome & Why Budgets Matter
02:00 – From Washington to Your Wallet: How Budgets Affect Us All
05:15 – Breaking Down the Redding City Budget
09:00 – Common Questions: Salaries, Roads, and City Services
13:30 – Where the Money Goes (and Why It Feels Confusing)
17:45 – Federal vs. Local Budgets: Similar Struggles, Different Scales
22:10 – Everyday Impact: What Budget Cuts Mean for Families
26:20 – Encouragement: How You Can Engage with Your City’s Budget
30:00 – Closing Thoughts: Government as People, Priorities, and Shared Values
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/votetenessa
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@tenessaaudette
Website - https://tenessaaudette.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/votetenessa/
X - https://x.com/votetenessa