Tonight begins the annual budget process.
The goal of my administration is to create a budgeting process that is open and accessible for all taxpayers. Thus, taxpayers can learn how much of their money is dedicated to all the City's programs and services. Copies of my budget proposal are available for public review in multiple locations including the Office of the Mayor, City Council, City Controller and the Monroe County Public Library. I encourage our community to review the proposed budget and give me and the City Council feedback. The budget hearings that begin tonight will continue Tuesday and Thursday of this week, then Monday and Thursday of next week.