Contact: Jim Collins
Phone: 336-373-2105

Tell Us What Matters to You!

GREENSBORO, NC – (January 28, 2010) – Greensboro City Council and City staff invite you to attend one of a series of community conversations on the City of Greensboro’s FY 2010-11 budget. A meeting will be held in each Council district to provide an opportunity for residents to offer their ideas on the relative value of City services. The full schedule is below.

During these difficult economic times, Council would like the input of their constituents to help set priorities for the coming year. Questions the City is asking of residents include:

• What do you consider to be the most essential services the City provides?
• Which services could be reduced with the least impact on the community?
• What programs and/or services would you like the City to consider adding in the future?

Residents may also respond to these questions by taking an online survey at www.greensboro-nc.gov/BudgetInput and stay informed about the budget process by routinely visiting www.greensboro-nc.gov/BudgetProcess.

District Meeting Schedule

Council District 1
Hosted by Council member T. Dianne Bellamy-Small
10 am on Saturday, February 27
Warnersville Recreation Center
601 Doak St.

Council District 2
Hosted by Council member Jim Kee
6 pm on Thursday, February 11
Greensboro Historical Museum
130 Summit Ave.

Council District 3
Hosted by Council member Zack Matheny
6 pm on Monday, March 8
Natural Science Center
4301 Lawndale Rd.

Council District 4
Hosted by Council member Mary C. Rakestraw
6 pm on Thursday, February 18
Sternberger Elementary School
518 N. Holden Rd.

Council District 5
Hosted by Council member Trudy Wade
6 pm on Monday, February 15
Sedgefield Elementary School, Media Center
2905 Groometown Rd.
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6 pm on Thursday, February 25
Northwest Church of Christ
6510 Old Oak Ridge Rd.

Anyone having special needs should call 373-2723 at least five days prior to a meeting.

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The City of Greensboro works with the community to improve the quality of life for residents through inclusion, diversity, and trust. As the seventh largest employer in Greensboro, the City has a professional staff of 2,800 employees who maintain the values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect. The City is governed by a council-manager form of government with a mayor and eight council members. For more information on the City, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov or call 373-CITY (2489).