BUDGET 3.1 COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE RESTORATION PLAN

Version: 2.0.1 | Last Updated: October 12, 2025

Option 3: Maximum Campaign & Governance Readiness

Candidate: Dave Biggers
Website: rundaverun.org
Date: October 12, 2025
Current State: Budget 3.1 (4 documents)
Target State: Comprehensive Package (25+ documents)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

You have a mathematically sound, politically defensible budget in 3.1. Now we’re building the complete infrastructure around it to WIN the campaign and GOVERN effectively.

What This Plan Does:

• Restores 18+ missing documents from earlier versions
• Updates all materials for 3.1’s $1.2B realistic budget
• Creates brand new campaign tools
• Gives you everything needed from announcement through first 100 days in office

Timeline: Can be completed in phases over 2-4 weeks
Priority: Start with campaign essentials, then add governance tools

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CURRENT STATE: BUDGET 3.1 (4 DOCUMENTS)

✅ What You Have (KEEP THESE):

1. budget3_0_REVISED.txt – Core budget document ($1.2B, realistic numbers)
2. budget3_appendix_detailed_lineitem.txt – Detailed breakdown by department
3. budget3_changes_summary.txt – What changed from 3.0 to 3.1
4. the current administration_vs_biggers_sidebyside.txt – Comparison with opponent

Strengths: Mathematically honest, politically clean, hard to attack
Gaps: No campaign tools, no defense materials, no implementation guides

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TARGET STATE: COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE (25+ DOCUMENTS)

PHASE 1: CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS (Priority 1 – Start Here)

Timeline: Week 1

1. CAMPAIGN ONE-PAGER [NEW – CREATE]

Purpose: Quick handout for voters, supporters, media
Length: 1-2 pages
Must Include:

• Bold headline: “A Budget for People, Not Politics”
• Total: $1.2B (same as the current approved budget)
• Key difference: 63 mini police substations + 18 wellness centers
• 3-4 strongest selling points
• One compelling human story
• Contact: rundaverun.org

Why It’s Critical: First impression document, most distributed piece

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2. QUICK FACTS SHEET [NEW – CREATE]

Purpose: Fast reference for volunteers, media, debate prep
Length: 1 page
Must Include:

• 10-12 key numbers (total budget, substations, wellness centers, etc.)
• 5-6 key comparisons (vs. the current administration, vs. current system)
• 3-4 key stories (real Louisville examples)
• QR code to rundaverun.org/budget

Why It’s Critical: Memorization tool, shareable on social media

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3. OPPOSITION ATTACK RESPONSES [UPDATE FROM 2.5]

Source: Budget2.5_text/OPPOSITION_ATTACK_RESPONSES.txt (29KB)
Updates Needed:

• Change all dollar figures from old budget to $1.2B framework
• Update “consolidation savings” language to “reallocation”
• Add responses specific to 3.1 approach
• Strengthen “same total as approved budget” defense

Must Cover:

• “This costs too much” → Same total as the current budget
• “Where’s the money from?” → Reallocation, not new taxes
• “You’re defunding police” → Same police budget, better deployment
• “Unproven programs” → 50+ cities prove it works
• “Math doesn’t add up” → Show detailed appendix
• “Special interest payback” → Evidence-based, community-driven

Why It’s Critical: You WILL be attacked – need instant responses ready

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4. DOOR-TO-DOOR TALKING POINTS [UPDATE FROM 2.5]

Source: Budget2.5_text/DOOR_TO_DOOR_TALKING_POINTS.txt (13KB)
Updates Needed:

• Update all budget figures
• Add “same total” messaging
• Simplify to 3.1’s cleaner framework
• Add responses for 2025 Louisville context

Must Include:

• 30-second elevator pitch
• Top 10 voter questions & answers
• 5 key stories/examples
• How to handle skeptics gracefully
• When to escalate to campaign manager

Why It’s Critical: Scales your grassroots volunteer army

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5. DAY IN THE LIFE SCENARIOS [UPDATE FROM 2.5]

Source: Budget2.5_text/DAY_IN_THE_LIFE.txt (20KB)
Updates Needed:

• Update budget figures in examples
• Add new scenarios specific to 3.1 approach
• Make stories Louisville-specific with real neighborhoods

Must Include:

• Maria’s mental health crisis (wellness center response)
• James’s noise complaint (mini substation response)
• Lisa’s domestic violence call (co-responder team)
• Compare: “Under the current budget” vs. “Under Biggers’ budget”

Why It’s Critical: Makes abstract budget real and emotional

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PHASE 2: DEFENSIVE PLAYBOOK (Priority 2)

Timeline: Week 1-2

6. BUDGET GLOSSARY [UPDATE FROM 2.5]

Source: Budget2.5_text/budget_glossary.txt (20KB)
Updates Needed:

• Update any changed dollar figures
• Add new terms from 3.1
• Simplify explanations for general public

Key Terms to Define:

• Reallocation vs. defunding
• Co-responder teams
• Mini substations vs. traditional precincts
• Wellness centers
• Evidence-based policing
• Participatory budgeting

Why It’s Critical: Prevents confusion, controls narrative

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7. TRANSFORMATION SUMMARY [UPDATE FROM 2.5]

Source: Budget2.5_text/transformation_summary.txt (18KB)
Updates Needed:

• Update for 3.1 numbers
• Emphasize “same total, better priorities” messaging
• Add section on implementation timeline

Must Show:

• Current state of Louisville safety
• What changes under this budget
• Timeline for implementation
• Expected outcomes by year 2, year 5

Why It’s Critical: Big-picture vision document for endorsements

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PHASE 3: IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES (Priority 3 – For Transition Team)

Timeline: Week 2-3

8. MINI SUBSTATIONS IMPLEMENTATION [FROM 2.5.1 – MINIMAL UPDATES]

Source: Budget2.5.1_text/04_Mini_Substations_Implementation.txt (22KB)
Updates Needed:

• Update cost per station ($650K in 3.1)
• Confirm total stations (63)
• Update rollout timeline if needed

Contents:

• Site selection criteria
• Community engagement process
• Staffing requirements per station
• Equipment and technology needs
• Year 1 vs. Year 2 vs. Year 3 rollout
• Partnership with LMPD on implementation

Why It’s Critical: Shows you can actually DO this, not just talk about it

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9. WELLNESS CENTERS OPERATIONS [FROM 2.5.1 – MINIMAL UPDATES]

Source: Budget2.5.1_text/05_Wellness_Centers_Operations.txt (21KB)
Updates Needed:

• Update cost per center ($2.5M in 3.1)
• Confirm total centers (18)
• Update staffing costs if needed

Contents:

• Services offered at each center
• Staffing model (mental health, addiction, social work)
• Hours of operation
• Integration with hospitals and emergency services
• Community input on locations
• Metrics for success

Why It’s Critical: Proves wellness centers aren’t vague “social programs”

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10. PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING GUIDE [FROM 2.5.1 – NO UPDATES]

Source: Budget2.5.1_text/participatory_budgeting_guide.txt (34KB)
Updates Needed: None – process is process

Contents:

• What participatory budgeting is
• How Louisville will implement it
• Timeline for community input
• Safeguards against special interests
• Examples from other cities
• Training for community facilitators

Why It’s Critical: Differentiates you – “not politics as usual”

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11. UNION ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY [FROM 2.5.1 – NO UPDATES]

Source: Budget2.5.1_text/03_Union_Engagement_Strategy.txt (22KB)
Updates Needed: None – strategy is strategy

Contents:

• FOP (police union) engagement approach
• Other city employee unions
• Reassignment process that respects contracts
• Training programs for new roles
• Timeline for negotiations
• Win-win messaging

Why It’s Critical: Can’t implement without union buy-in

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12. POSITION REASSIGNMENT SPECIFICS [FROM 2.5.1 – MINIMAL UPDATES]

Source: Budget2.5.1_text/06_Position_Reassignment_Specifics.txt (23KB)
Updates Needed:

• Verify numbers match 3.1 staffing
• Update any changed positions

Contents:

• Which positions move where
• Salary/benefit protections
• Training required for new roles
• Timeline for transitions
• No layoffs commitment
• Career growth opportunities

Why It’s Critical: Addresses “what happens to current employees” questions

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PHASE 4: CREDIBILITY & RESEARCH (Priority 4)

Timeline: Week 3

13. RESEARCH BIBLIOGRAPHY [FROM 2.5.1 – NO UPDATES]

Source: Budget2.5.1_text/02_Research_Bibliography.txt (22KB)
Updates Needed: None – research is research

Contents:

• Studies on co-responder models (50+ cities)
• Evidence on mini substations (community policing data)
• Mental health crisis intervention outcomes
• Addiction treatment success rates
• Participatory budgeting case studies
• Louisville-specific data and reports

Why It’s Critical: “Show me the evidence” response

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14. MATHEMATICAL RECONCILIATION [FROM 2.5.1 – MAJOR UPDATE]

Source: Budget2.5.1_text/01_Mathematical_Reconciliation.txt (18KB)
Updates Needed:

• Complete rewrite for 3.1’s $1.2B framework
• Show how every dollar is accounted for
• Explain pension, benefits, union contract costs
• Prove it adds up

Must Show:

• Revenue sources: $1.2B (matches approved budget)
• Expenditures: $1.2B
• Line-by-line comparison with the current administration
• No deficits, no magic, no BS

Why It’s Critical: Opponents will say “math doesn’t work” – prove them wrong

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PHASE 5: NEW STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS (Priority 5)

Timeline: Week 3-4

15. CAMPAIGN MESSAGING FRAMEWORK [NEW – CREATE]

Purpose: Consistent messaging across all channels
Length: 3-4 pages

Must Include:

• Core message: “Safety through community, not just force”
• Sub-messages for different audiences:

– Business community: Stability, predictability, growth
– West Louisville: Investment, opportunity, respect
– East Louisville: Effective policing, smart spending
– Seniors: Safety, healthcare access, fiscal responsibility

• Pivot phrases for tough questions
• Do’s and Don’ts for surrogates

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16. DEBATE PREP GUIDE [NEW – CREATE]

Purpose: Ready for forums, debates, media interviews
Length: 5-10 pages

Must Include:

• Opening statement templates
• Closing statement templates
• Response to “defund police” attack
• Response to “too expensive” attack
• Response to “unproven” attack
• Response to “special interests” attack
• Pivots to your strengths
• Numbers to memorize

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17. MEDIA KIT [NEW – CREATE]

Purpose: Make reporters’ jobs easy (so they cover you well)
Length: Package of materials

Must Include:

• One-pager
• Quick facts
• High-res photo of you
• Bio (200 words)
• Budget highlights (500 words)
• Expert endorsements
• Research summary
• Contact info for press secretary

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18. ENDORSEMENT SOLICITATION PACKAGE [NEW – CREATE]

Purpose: Get community leaders, organizations on board
Length: Package of materials

Must Include:

• Cover letter template (customizable)
• One-pager
• Transformation summary
• Research bibliography highlights
• What their endorsement means
• How you’ll acknowledge their support

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19. FIRST 100 DAYS PLAN [NEW – CREATE]

Purpose: “I’m ready to govern from day one”
Length: 3-5 pages

Must Include:

• Days 1-30: Appointments, community listening tours, union meetings
• Days 31-60: Site selection for first mini substations, wellness centers
• Days 61-100: Launch participatory budgeting, first implementation steps
• Key staff hires needed
• Metrics to track progress
• Communication strategy

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20. VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATION GUIDE [NEW – CREATE]

Purpose: Build grassroots army
Length: 2-3 pages

Must Include:

• How to sign up volunteers
• Training materials (door knocking, phone banking)
• Talking points (door-to-door guide)
• How to report back data
• Events calendar
• Swag and materials

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PHASE 6: SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS (If Time/Resources Allow)

21. SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CALENDAR [NEW]

Purpose: Consistent online presence
Content: 30-day rolling calendar of posts about budget

22. FAQ DOCUMENT [NEW]

Purpose: Answer common questions
Content: 25-50 most asked questions with clear answers

23. INFOGRAPHICS PACKAGE [NEW]

Purpose: Visual storytelling
Content: 5-10 shareable graphics about budget highlights

24. VIDEO SCRIPT TEMPLATES [NEW]

Purpose: Consistent video content
Content: Scripts for 30-sec, 60-sec, 2-min videos

25. COMMUNITY PRESENTATION DECK [NEW]

Purpose: Speaking at neighborhood meetings
Content: 15-20 slide PowerPoint with budget highlights

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IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY MATRIX

MUST HAVE (Start This Week):

1. Campaign One-Pager
2. Quick Facts Sheet
3. Opposition Attack Responses
4. Door-to-Door Talking Points

SHOULD HAVE (Weeks 1-2):

5. Day in the Life Scenarios
6. Budget Glossary
7. Debate Prep Guide
8. Media Kit

NICE TO HAVE (Weeks 2-3):

9. Mini Substations Implementation
10. Wellness Centers Operations
11. Participatory Budgeting Guide
12. Union Engagement Strategy
13. Research Bibliography

FOR TRANSITION TEAM (Weeks 3-4):

14. Position Reassignment Specifics
15. Mathematical Reconciliation
16. First 100 Days Plan

IF TIME/RESOURCES ALLOW:

17-25. Supplementary materials

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PRODUCTION WORKFLOW

DOCUMENTS FROM 2.5 (Need Figure Updates):

Process:
1. Pull original document from Budget2.5_text/
2. Find/replace all old budget figures with 3.1 figures
3. Update messaging from “consolidation savings” to “reallocation”
4. Add “same total as approved budget” language
5. Review for Louisville 2025 context
6. Proofread for consistency

Time Estimate: 2-3 hours per document

Documents in This Category:

• Opposition Attack Responses
• Door-to-Door Talking Points
• Day in the Life
• Budget Glossary
• Transformation Summary

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DOCUMENTS FROM 2.5.1 (Minimal Updates):

Process:
1. Pull original document from Budget2.5.1_text/
2. Update specific cost figures if changed
3. Verify all numbers match 3.1 totals
4. Light proofread
5. Done

Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes per document

Documents in This Category:

• Mini Substations Implementation
• Wellness Centers Operations
• Participatory Budgeting Guide
• Union Engagement Strategy
• Position Reassignment Specifics
• Research Bibliography

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NEW DOCUMENTS (Create from Scratch):

Process:
1. Review similar materials from campaigns in similar cities
2. Draft outline
3. Write content based on 3.1 budget
4. Review with campaign team
5. Revise
6. Finalize

Time Estimate: 4-8 hours per document

Documents in This Category:

• Campaign One-Pager
• Quick Facts Sheet
• Campaign Messaging Framework
• Debate Prep Guide
• Media Kit
• Endorsement Package
• First 100 Days Plan
• Volunteer Mobilization Guide

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BUDGET 3.1 KEY NUMBERS TO USE

Overall Budget:

• Total: $1.2 billion (same as the current approved budget)
• Key Message: “Same total, better priorities”

Public Safety Innovations:

• Mini Police Substations: 63 locations
• Cost per Substation: $650,000
• Total Substations Cost: ~$30 million (first year buildout)
• Wellness Centers: 18 locations
• Cost per Wellness Center: $2.5 million annually
• Total Wellness Cost: $45 million annually

Staffing:

• Police Officers: [Need to verify from budget3_appendix]
• Mental Health Professionals: [Need to verify]
• Social Workers: [Need to verify]
• No Layoffs: All current employees protected

Community Investment:

• Participatory Budgeting: [Amount TBD from appendix]
• Neighborhood Grants: [Amount TBD from appendix]

Comparison with the current administration:

• Their Total: $1.2B
• Your Total: $1.2B
• Difference: Not the amount, but the deployment
• Their Approach: Traditional policing + programs
• Your Approach: Community policing + wellness + traditional

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MESSAGING DOS AND DON’TS

✅ DO SAY:

• “Same budget total as Mayor the current approved plan”
• “Reallocation, not new spending”
• “Evidence-based approaches proven in 50+ cities”
• “Investment in prevention and community”
• “No officer layoffs, just smarter deployment”
• “Community safety through multiple approaches”
• “Fiscally responsible AND effective”

❌ DON’T SAY:

• “Defund police” (never use this phrase)
• “Cut police budget” (you’re not)
• “Social experiment” (it’s evidence-based)
• “My budget costs less” (it’s the same total)
• “Police aren’t the answer” (they’re part of the answer)
• “the current administration is wrong” (focus on your vision, not attacks)

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QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

Before releasing ANY document, verify:

☐ All dollar figures match Budget 3.1
☐ Total budget is $1.2B (not old $899M)
☐ “Same total as approved budget” messaging included
☐ No “consolidation savings” language (that was wrong)
☐ Louisville-specific examples and neighborhoods
☐ Realistic costs (substations $650K, not $200K)
☐ No contradictions with core budget document
☐ Proofread for typos and errors
☐ Consistent tone and voice
☐ Website (rundaverun.org) included where appropriate
☐ Reviewed by campaign manager
☐ Legal review if needed (FEC compliance, etc.)

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TEAM ASSIGNMENTS (Suggested)

Lead Writer (Budget/Policy Expert):

• Mathematical Reconciliation
• Implementation Guides (review and update)
• Research Bibliography (verify)

Communications Director:

• Campaign One-Pager
• Quick Facts
• Messaging Framework
• Media Kit
• Social Media Content

Campaign Manager:

• Opposition Attack Responses
• Debate Prep Guide
• Door-to-Door Talking Points
• Volunteer Mobilization Guide

Field Director:

• Day in the Life (with local stories)
• Community Presentation Deck
• Endorsement Package

Policy Advisor:

• Transformation Summary
• First 100 Days Plan
• Position Reassignment Specifics

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SUCCESS METRICS

Week 1 Success:

✅ Campaign one-pager in volunteers’ hands
✅ Quick facts memorized by core team
✅ Opposition responses ready for first debate

Week 2 Success:

✅ Media kit sent to all major Louisville outlets
✅ Door-to-door talking points training completed
✅ Budget glossary published on rundaverun.org

Week 3 Success:

✅ Implementation guides ready for policy discussions
✅ Endorsement packages sent to key community leaders
✅ All campaign materials consistent and polished

Week 4 Success:

✅ Complete package: 20+ documents ready
✅ Team trained on all materials
✅ Transition planning documents prepared

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CONTINGENCY PLANNING

If Timeline Is Shorter (Need Materials ASAP):

Do First:
1. Campaign One-Pager (DIY if needed, polish later)
2. Quick Facts (pull from budget appendix)
3. Opposition Attack Responses (critical for debates)

Skip or Delay:

• Supplementary materials (infographics, videos)
• Transition documents (save for after winning primary)

If Resources Are Limited:

Prioritize:

• Documents that volunteer can use NOW (talking points, one-pager)
• Defense materials for debates and media
• Skip complex visuals and videos until fundraising improves

If Attacked Before Materials Ready:

Have These Ready No Matter What:

• Quick one-page response to “defund police” attack
• Quick one-page “budget adds up” math proof
• Emergency media statement template

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FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

From the Analysis Team:

Dave, you’ve done the hard work of creating an honest, realistic budget. Budget 3.1 is mathematically sound and politically defensible. But a budget alone doesn’t win campaigns – you need the ECOSYSTEM of materials around it.

Start Here:
1. This week: Get the campaign one-pager and quick facts done
2. This week: Update opposition attack responses (you WILL need these)
3. Next week: Door-to-door talking points for volunteers
4. Next week: Media kit so press covers you accurately

Then Build Out:

• Implementation guides show you’re serious about governing
• Research bibliography proves it’s evidence-based
• First 100 days shows you’re ready from day one

Remember:

• Every document should drive people to rundaverun.org
• Keep messaging consistent: “same total, better priorities”
• Tell Louisville stories with Louisville neighborhoods
• Show, don’t just tell (implementation guides do this)

You’ve Got This:
The budget is solid. The vision is compelling. Now we’re building the machinery to communicate it effectively to voters, defend it from attacks, and prove you can govern from day one.

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APPENDIX: FILE LOCATIONS

Current Budget 3.1 Files:

• /home/claude/Budget3.1_text/tmp/Budget3.1_text/budget3_0_REVISED.txt
• /home/claude/Budget3.1_text/tmp/Budget3.1_text/budget3_appendix_detailed_lineitem.txt
• /home/claude/Budget3.1_text/tmp/Budget3.1_text/budget3_changes_summary.txt
• /home/claude/Budget3.1_text/tmp/Budget3.1_text/the current administration_vs_biggers_sidebyside.txt

Budget 2.5 Files to Restore/Update:

• /home/claude/Budget2.5_text/tmp/Budget2.5_text/OPPOSITION_ATTACK_RESPONSES.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5_text/tmp/Budget2.5_text/DOOR_TO_DOOR_TALKING_POINTS.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5_text/tmp/Budget2.5_text/DAY_IN_THE_LIFE.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5_text/tmp/Budget2.5_text/budget_glossary.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5_text/tmp/Budget2.5_text/transformation_summary.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5_text/tmp/Budget2.5_text/campaign_one_pager_IMPROVED.txt (use as template)
• /home/claude/Budget2.5_text/tmp/Budget2.5_text/QUICK_FACTS.txt (use as template)

Budget 2.5.1 Files to Restore (Minimal Updates):

• /home/claude/Budget2.5.1_text/tmp/Budget2.5.1_text/04_Mini_Substations_Implementation.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5.1_text/tmp/Budget2.5.1_text/05_Wellness_Centers_Operations.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5.1_text/tmp/Budget2.5.1_text/participatory_budgeting_guide.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5.1_text/tmp/Budget2.5.1_text/03_Union_Engagement_Strategy.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5.1_text/tmp/Budget2.5.1_text/06_Position_Reassignment_Specifics.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5.1_text/tmp/Budget2.5.1_text/02_Research_Bibliography.txt
• /home/claude/Budget2.5.1_text/tmp/Budget2.5.1_text/01_Mathematical_Reconciliation.txt

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END OF COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE RESTORATION PLAN

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