MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Advisory
November 21, 2013
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John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798
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Columbus City Council Announces Budget Hearing Dates
Columbus City Councilmembers will hold a series of public hearings to discuss Mayor Coleman’s 2014 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, December 5, 2013 5:00 pm
Technology, Small & Minority Business Budget Hearing
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 5:00 pm
Finance & Management and Health & Human Services Budget Hearing
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 5:00 pm
Public Service and Transportation Budget Hearing
Thursday, December 12, 2013 5:00 pm
Administration and Veterans Affairs Budget Hearing
Thursday, December 12, 2013 6:00 pm
Public Safety and Judiciary Budget Hearing
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:00 pm
Development, Recreation & Parks Budget Hearing
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 5:00 pm
Budget Hearing – Public Comment
Speaker slips will be accepted until 6:30 PM and meeting will last until last speaker testifies
Thursday, January 30, 2014 5:00 pm
Budget Amendment Public Hearing
Speaker slips will be accepted until 6:30 PM and meeting will last until last speaker testifies
Monday, February 3, 2014 5:00 pm
City Council Meeting
Anticipated budget ordinance on the agenda for 2nd reading removed from the table, to be amended and tabled to February 10, 2014.
Monday, February 10, 2014 5:00 pm
City Council Meeting
Anticipated budget vote