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Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa's
Annual Community Budget Day


Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa's
Annual Community Budget Day

Save the Date: - Sat, 10/13

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I would like to invite you to attend the Mayor's Annual Community Budget Day on Saturday, October 13, 2007. The event will be held in City Hall, City Council Chambers (3rd Floor) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Mayor's Budget Process gives city stakeholders the opportunity to advise the Mayor on one of the most important responsibilities: preparing the City budget. Community input in the months leading up to the budget proposal helps the Mayor determine how budget funds will be allocated. Through informative and engaging sessions, our goal is to give participants understanding and ownership of the City's budget process.

Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa's
Annual Community Budget Day

will be held on:

Saturday, October 13, 2007
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Los Angeles City Hall
City Council Chambers (3rd Floor)

Please join us on October 13th, when the Mayor and city staff will share his vision for Los Angeles' future and discuss fiscal year 2008-2009 budget issues. Following the Mayor and staff presentations, neighborhood councils and community organization representatives will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the proposed community budget process.

Your participation in this effort will help ensure that budget priorities encompass the real needs of the people you serve and represent. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact Karen Villafana at (323) 789-1407, or at Karen.villafana@lacity.org.

Very truly yours,

Abigail Ramirez-Marquez
East Area Director
Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa

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Message From DONE:

Re: Annual Community Budget Day - Saturday, October 13, 2007

Dear Community Leaders,

Annual Community Budget Day will take place on Saturday, OCTOBER 13, 2007, City Hall Chambers, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The Budget Day Event kicks off the opportunity for the Neighborhood Councils and stakeholders to have a voice in City budget decisions.

TO CONTACT DONE AND/OR RSVP AT:

www.LACityNeighborhoods.com
done@lacity.org
Toll-free: 3-1-1
Direct: (213) 485-1360

Thank you,
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Annual Mayor's Budget Process Important for Neighborhood Councils?

The leadership of neighborhood councils is vitally important to ensure that neighborhood councils have direct input on budget priorities and to ensure that the needs and concerns of your stakeholders are presented and addressed before the budget is completed.

What will take place at Budget Day?

In the opening session, the Mayor and members of his budget staff will address the community regarding the City's fiscal status and how our City budget can affect the needs and concerns of Los Angeles' communities.
After the opening session, attendees meet with other Neighborhood Councils, community organizations, and stakeholders from their geographic region. In these regional discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to further explore how Neighborhood Councils and other community stakeholders can have an impact on the Mayor's budget proposal.

Does the Mayor already have his mind made up about the budget prior to getting public input?

Since taking office, Mayor Villaraigosa has engaged Neighborhood Councils in every stage of developing the budget including, hosting the Mayor's Budget Day Event, taking input from the Neighborhood Council Budget Surveys, and meeting with Regional Neighborhood Council Budget Representatives to discuss how budget spending affects their local communities.

Although the ultimate authority over the City's Budget lies with the Mayor and City Council, the priorities of the Mayor's 2007-2008 Budget closely reflect the priorities stated by Neighborhood Councils, indicating that the Mayor carefully considers Neighborhood Council concerns.

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Carol Baker Tharp, General Manager
done@lacity.org

Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
334-B E. 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

866 / LA HELPS
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