City of New Orleans, LA

08/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/09/2024 13:10

City of New Orleans Announces Rescheduled 2025 Budget Town Hall for Aug. 27

August 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Rescheduled 2025 Budget Town Hall for Aug. 27

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans today announced that the 2025 Budget Town Hall has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27. This in-person meeting will be held at the University of New Orleans (UNO) University Center in the Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom (room 203), located at 2000 Alumni Dr. Free parking is available on-site. All residents are encouraged to visit the City Budget Website for more information and to submit questions and comments prior to the meeting.

The City will host a Resource Fair featuring service departments and local agencies from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to engage residents and assist with any questions or concerns. The Budget Town Hall will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will feature a presentation on the City's 2024 accomplishments and challenges, as well as a question-and-answer session to solicit input from attendees on how to allocate funding for the 2025 fiscal year.

This upcoming meeting will offer residents an opportunity to engage directly with City leadership on the proposed fiscal plans for the upcoming year. This meeting with be live streamed on the City's website and social media platforms and recorded and posted on the City's YouTube channel. It will also run on the Government Access Channel for additional public access.

The City's 2025 budget priorities include investing in initiatives that view public safety through the lens of community health and wellness, allocating funds to repair, enhance and modernize critical infrastructure and funding programs and services aimed at improving the quality of life for all residents. Additionally, the 2025 budget will prioritize strategies that foster long-term economic growth and prosperity for future generations, as well as policies to ensure transparency, accountability and inclusivity in City government.

This Budget Town Hall serves as a platform for residents to learn about and provide input on the fiscal initiatives designed to shape the future of New Orleans. All residents are encouraged to attend and take an active role in the discussion.

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