Detroit Residents Invited to Participate in City’s Budget Planning
The City of Detroit is rolling out a series of virtual meetings to involve residents in shaping the city’s fiscal future. These sessions are designed to educate the public about the budget process and solicit feedback on financial priorities.
Key city departments will kick off with the Annual Public Budget Meetings, where they will outline their core functions and current budget usage. These meetings are slated for September 23 and September 30 at 5 p.m.
Following these initial sessions, starting October 15, the Office of Budget will conduct Budget Priorities Forums across all seven City Council districts. The goal is to gather resident input on the Mayor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Budget staff will offer an overview of the plan, discuss priority-setting challenges, and invite public comments. This initiative underscores a commitment to public involvement in budget development.
“This is a great opportunity for residents to take part in the budget-making process by sharing their priorities with us while also learning about how the City’s budget is formed over several months,” said Donnie Johnson, Deputy Budget Director. “We hope every resident will be able to attend one of several virtual meetings planned in the coming weeks, one in each City Council District.”
Annual Public Budget Meetings
September 23, 2024 @5pm Annual Public Budget Meeting 1: This session will feature presentations from the General Services Department (GSD), Department of Public Works (DPW), and Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD).
Join the meeting virtually:
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/3631409738
Phone: (312) 626-6799 or (346) 248-7799 Meeting ID: 363 140 9738
September 30, 2024 @5pm Annual Public Budget Meeting 2: Attendees will hear from the Public Lighting Department/Public Lighting Authority (PLD/PLA), Fire Department (DFD), Health Department (DHD), and Police Department (DPD).
Join the meeting virtually:
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/3631409738
Phone: (312) 626-6799 or (346) 248-7799 Meeting ID: 363 140 9738
Budget Priorities Forums for City Council Districts
The Budget Office within the City of Detroit’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer is assembling the Mayor’s Recommended Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This proposal, along with a Four-Year Financial Plan, is expected to be submitted to the City Council for review and adoption by early March.
Residents can submit their comments on the budget anytime by emailing [email protected]. For further details, visit detroitmi.gov/budget.
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