Jackson City council adopted a budget‑priority matrix rubric in pilot form at its Nov. 25 meeting, agreeing to test the scoring sheet on a limited set of city operating requests before citywide rollout.

Speaker 3 presented a revised scoring sheet and rubric with definitions for 0–3 scores in each category and an FAQ to guide implementation. The pilot will focus on non‑capital operating functions in city hall (administration, mayor’s office, HR). Council discussed timing for pilot feedback (December or at the January meeting) and agreed to adopt the rubric as a working pilot to be refined after initial testing. Speaker 6 moved to adopt; Speaker 2 seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: the rubric is intended to standardize how department requests are scored for budget priority and to create an evidence base for future budget decisions. Staff said the rubric is a working document and will be adjusted based on pilot feedback.

Next steps: staff will convene the pilot group, collect feedback, and bring recommended revisions to the council for further action.