City of New Orleans, LA

07/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/16/2024 15:35

City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Submit Questions Prior to 2025 Budget Town Hall Meetings

July 16, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Submit Questions Prior to 2025 Budget Town Hall Meetings

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans today encourages residents to submit questions and comments prior to the 2025 Budget Town Hall Meetings.

All residents are encouraged to visit the City Budget Websitefor information on how to submit questions and comments and to learn how to attend the meetings.

The in-person meeting will be held on Monday, July 22 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.

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 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.

A virtual session led by City leadership will be held on Wednesday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A Zoom link is located on the City Budget Website. City department heads will participate in both meetings, which will be moderated by Kelder Summers-Jones.

These Town Halls serve as platforms 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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