MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Advisory
November 13, 2012
For More Information:
John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798
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Columbus City Council Announces Budget Hearing Dates (Revised)
(Please note addition of Administration Committee on 12/11/2012)
(Columbus)—Columbus City Councilmembers will hold a series of public hearings to discuss Mayor Coleman’s 2013 proposed budget. Unless otherwise noted, public testimony will be accepted at all hearings. Speaker slips can be filled out the day of the hearing and general rules regarding speaking before Council will apply. The meetings will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government television channel 3 on local cable systems. All dates and times are subject to change.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Budget presented to Council
Monday, November 19, 2012
Mayor's budget ordinances appear on council agenda and tabled indefinitely pending public hearings
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Budget Briefing - Presentations by Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian & Mayor's Administration
No public speakers
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Recreation and Parks and Development Committee Budget Briefings
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Finance and Management & Health and Human Services Committee Budget Briefings
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Public Service & Transportation Committee
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Administration Committee
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Public Safety & Judiciary Committee Budget Briefing
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Technology, Small Business Development, and Zoning
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Budget Hearing – Public Comment
Speaker slips will be accepted until 6:30 PM
Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 5:30 PM
Budget Amendment Public Hearing
Monday, January 28, 2013
Council Meeting - budget ordinance on the agenda for 2nd reading, removed from the table, to be amended and tabled to February 4, 2013.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Council Meeting - anticipated passage date of budget ordinances as amended
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