Contact: Denise Turner
                                                                                               Phone: 336-373-2002

Updated Community Budget Meetings Announced

GREENSBORO, NC (March 4, 2011) – The City of Greensboro community budget meeting in District 2, originally set for Thursday, March 10, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 4, while the meetings in District 5 will occur April 28 and May 12. The meetings are held to give residents an opportunity to discuss priorities and fiscal year 2011-2012 budget-related topics with members of Greensboro City Council and staff.

Updated meeting dates and locations for Districts 2 and 5 include:

Council District 2
Hosted by Councilmember Jim Kee
Monday, April 4, 6 pm
Eastern Division Police Station, 1106 Maple St.

Council District 5
Hosted by Councilmember Trudy Wade
Thursday, April 28, 6:30 pm
Trotter Recreation Center, 3906 Betula St.
Thursday, May 12, 6:30 pm
Oak Ridge Meadows Clubhouse, 5400 Sportime Place

Anyone having special needs should call 336-373-2723 at least five days prior to the meeting. A full listing of meeting dates and times in all districts and more information on 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).