City Seeks Input on 2013 Budget Priorities

The City of Elk Grove is taking the Elk Grove budget on the road to gather input from the community about priorities for the 2013‐14 fiscal years pending plan and it wants community input.

Two town hall meetings are planned next week to provide residents an opportunity to talk with Representatives from the City of Elk Grove in order to learn more about the budget process and the city’s plans for the upcoming year.

Here's the complete statement from the city:

The forums provide residents a unique opportunity to weigh in on the direction of the city. Following a short presentation on the city’s budget and service priorities, the floor will be open for Q&A. Each meeting will have the same format, agenda and information.

Town hall meetings are planned for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 at the Elk Grove Regional Park Pavilion (9950 Elk Grove‐Florin Road) and Thursday, March 7 at the Wackford Community Complex, Poppy Room (9014 Bruceville Road).

The City of Elk Grove currently has a $157million balanced budget that maintains a high level of service to the residents of Elk Grove and prioritizes code enforcement, economic development, job creation and business retention efforts. The City of Elk Grove budget factsheet provides an at‐a‐glance overview of the 2012‐13 fiscal year budget. Feedback about the budget can include:

• What is the most important priority for the city in FY 2013‐14?
• 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 submitted online at www.elkgrovecity.org/city‐manager/contact.asp or by standard mail. Please mail feedback to:

BUDGET
c/o City Manager’s Office
City of Elk Grove
8401 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758

For more information about the upcoming town hall meetings, contact the City Manager’s Office at 916‐478‐2201. To view the 2012‐13 fiscal year budget, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/finance/annual‐budget.asp.