The City is implementing a Priority-Driven Budgeting process that relies on what the public articulates as the communities’ strategic priorities. The City’s programs and services will then be evaluated based on the contribution they make to the strategic priorities. The Cincinnati City Council will make final decisions on the priorities identified as part of the City’s budget process.
In order to solicit public input, open sessions are being held throughout the City to help articulate the “strategic priorities” that will guide and inform funding decisions for the 2013/2014 budget.
Six facilitated sessions will be held throughout the City, each expected to last approximately two hours. These meetings are being held throughout the City to receive feedback from community residents and businesses, community organizations, and labor leaders.
You are more than welcome to attend one of the sessions to provide your input in this process:
Tuesday, April 10 @ 11:00 a.m.
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Main Branch Downtown, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tuesday, April 10 @ 6:30 p.m.
Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center
5915 Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45213
Wednesday, April 11 @ 6:30 p.m.
Hartwell Recreation Center
8275 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216
Monday, April 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
Dunham Recreation Center
4356 Dunham Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Tuesday, April 17 @ 6:30 p.m.
College Hill Recreation Center
5545 Belmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Tuesday, April 17 @ 6:00 p.m.
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Avondale Branch, 3566 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229
In addition to the public meetings, you can follow and participate in online collaboration opportunities:
· Join the budget process on Facebook.
· Or join the wiki.
· Or sign up for updates.
Sincerely,
Milton Dohoney, Jr.
City Manager
