[Archived] Public Invited to Comment on FY 2007 Budget

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	September 22, 2005 PIO# PIO 291-05/rdo	Steven J. Mason, Public Information Officer, or Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

Public Invited to Comment on FY 2007 Budget
Public Hearing Scheduled for Oct. 15

The Alexandria City Council will conduct a public hearing on Oct. 15 to receive public views, needs, and priorities regarding the upcoming Fiscal Year 2007 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The public hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled Saturday public hearing, which begins at 9:30 am in the Council Chamber, 2nd floor City Hall, 301 King St. The Oct. 15 budget public hearing is intended to provide public input prior to the preparations of the FY 2007 budget, which will be proposed by the City Manager in mid-February of 2006, in addition to the traditional public hearing, which will be held in late March, on the proposed submitted budget.

Anyone wishing to speak should complete a speaker’s form before or at the hearing. These forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 2300, City Hall. Speaking requests can also be made directly to the City Clerk by e-mail at jackie.henderson@alexandriava.gov or by phone at 703.838.4500. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or individuals needing special arrangements, such as translation services or language interpreters, to participate in the City Council meeting can call the City Clerk at 703.838.4500 (TTY/TDD 703.838.5056). A 48-hour notice is needed for special accommodations, so that the proper arrangements can be made.

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