The Citizens Budget Conference is coming up Sunday, January 31st in the Center House at Seattle Center. At least two well known West Seattleites will be in attendance. Chas Redmond (Morgan Community Association/SW District Council) and Jim Del Cielo (Admiral Neighborhood Association/SW District Council) are the Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the City Neighborhood Council.
This is an opportunity for citizens to talk with various departments and get an understanding of where their tax money actually goes and what programs are supported - and given the current economic realities, what programs are at risk.
Seattle's newly elected mayor, Mike McGinn will be there as will Jean Godden of the Seattle City Council, who chairs the Finance and Budget Committee. Beth Goldberg, Director of Seattle's Department of Finance will be on hand to provide an overview of the budget process.
Other city agencies will make presentations in the afternoon and allow questions and provide some answers.
The schedule:
12:00 noon REGISTRATION/FOOD/BUDGET FAIR
Discuss your neighborhood's needs one-on-one with departmental representatives at the tables in the reception area. We will provide snacks, or you may lunch at one of the many dining establishments in Center House's historic Food Fair
12:30-1:10, Room H WELCOME
-- Mayor Mike McGinn -- City Councilmember Jean Godden, Chair of the Finance & Budget Committee
1:10-1:55, Room H OVERVIEW: Seattle's Biennial Budget Process
-- Beth Goldberg, Director of Seattle's Department of Finance
3:00-3:55
4:00-5:00
SESSION 1 - Agency presentations, questions, and answers
SESSION TWO - Agency presentations, questions, and answers
CITY COUNCIL PANEL (Room H)
For further information: visit http://seattle.gov/neighborhoodcouncil or contact Chris Leman at 206.322.5463. You can reach Chris at cleman@oo.net
The event is open to the public and free.
The Citizens Budget Conference is sponsored by Seattle's City Neighborhood Council and Seattle Center in cooperation with the Mayor, Seattle City Council, the City of Seattle Budget office and the Department of Neighborhoods.
