Contact: Denise Turner
                                                                                               Phone: 336-373-2002

Community Budget Meetings Announced

GREENSBORO, NC (March 2, 2011) – Dates are set for community meetings to discuss the City of Greensboro budget. Residents are encouraged to attend to discuss priorities and budget-related topics with members of Greensboro City Council and staff.

The meeting dates and locations include:

Council District 1
Hosted by Councilmember T. Dianne Bellamy-Small
Saturday, March 26, 10 am
Brown Recreation Center, 302 E. Vandalia Dr.

Council District 3
Hosted by Councilmember Zack Matheny
Monday, April 11, 6 pm
Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Rd.

Council District 4
Hosted by Councilmember Mary C. Rakestraw
Monday, March 21, 6 pm
Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.

Meetings in Council District's 2 and 5 will be announced at a later date. Anyone having special needs should call 336-373-2723 at least five days prior to the meeting. More information about the meetings and the City’s budget process can be found online at www.greensboro-nc.gov/budgetprocess.

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The City 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 336-373-CITY (2489).