Budget Town Hall Meetings Announced

Press release from the City of Elk Grove

ELK GROVE, CA – As part of the City’s ongoing effort to gather input from residents about the Fiscal Year 2009-10 budget, a series of public workshops are scheduled throughout Elk Grove.

Each town hall meeting will give residents an opportunity to talk with members of the City Council and City staff in order to learn more about the budget process and the City’s plans for the upcoming year. The format will allow for an open dialogue between the public and representatives from the City of Elk Grove.

In order to ensure citywide representation, the following opportunities have been set:

Thursday, January 29

Senior Center of Elk Grove (District 5)

8830 Sharkey Ave., Elk Grove

6 p.m.

Monday, February 2

Holiday inn Express (District 3)

9175 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove

6 p.m.

Wednesday, February 4

Vince’s Restaurant (District 2)

8901 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove

6 p.m.

Wednesday, February 18

Valley Hi Country Club (District 4)

9595 Franklin Blvd., Elk Grove

6 p.m.

The first Town Hall meeting was held last night at Todo Un Poco (District 1) at 6 p.m.

Residents can also provide feedback at the January 28 City Council Meeting (8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove).

Feedback about the Fiscal Year 2009-10 budget can include:

* What is the most important priority for the City in FY 2009-10?

* What services would you like to see expanded in the budget?

* What services would you like to see reduced in the budget?

* What new services would you like the City Council to consider?

* What services would you like the City to discontinue?

* What positive or negative experiences with City services have you had?

* How can the City improve its services?

Input can also be provided online at www.elkgrovecity.org or standard mail. Please mail feedback to:

BUDGET

c/o City Manager’s Office

City of Elk Grove

8380 Laguna Palms Way, Suite 200

Elk Grove, CA 95758

All information received by the City Manager’s Office will be presented to the City Council for its consideration.

For more information, please visit www.elkgrovecity.org or contact the City Manager’s Office at 916-478-2201.