The City of Charlottesville has mailed 23,500 copies of the Citizen’s Budget surveys and made it available online to obtain residents’ feedback on spending as the budget season approaches.
Director of Communications Ric Barrick said the city is facing a $1 million budget gap while Charlottesville City Schools are preparing for a nearly $4 million shortfall.
The survey combines priority rankings and written statements and allows citizens to have a more direct and personal effect on local government.
“This is an important survey that our City Councilors depend on to make the best decision on where public monies should be allocated,” City Spokesperson Ric Barrick said in a press release. “We want to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to express their opinions before the 2012 budget goes officially before City Council.” Completed surveys must be submitted by tomorrow for consideration.
There will be a series of public feedback sessions in the spring and City Council will conduct a final vote on the budget in April. Click here for more information and the official press release. Official budget information can be found here.