The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Manitoba Alternative Municipal Budget demonstrates that it is possible to craft a City of Winnipeg operating budget that puts community first while being financially responsible. CCPA-Manitoba, with the assistance of a variety of community volunteers, has prepared a proposed operating budget for 2009 that makes significant investments in alleviating social and economic in equality in this city, puts in place an aggressive Green Winnipeg Strategy, retains public control over services and financing, and balances revenues with expenditures.