Subject: 2009 CITY BUDGET OF PORTLAND PROCESS:
FORUMS Around the Corner, NEW Learning Tools, NEW Partnership Program!
It's Budget Time again at the City of Portland! Read on to find out how you
can be involved and make a difference.
4 ways to get involved
OPTION #1: BEGINNING NEXT WEEK Attend a Citywide Community Budget Forum!
Join City Council, Bureau Directors and your neighbors at one of Portland's
Community Budget Forums and voice your priorities for next year's City
budget. Finances are tight and your input on what programs and services are
most important to keep is needed! Three forums will be held:
TONIGHT
Thursday, Feb 19th - St. Johns Community Center
JOIN US for a COMMUNITY FAIR & Refreshments at 6:00 pm!
FORUM: 6:30-8:30 pm 8427 N Central St
Saturday, Feb 21st - Floyd Light Middle School
JOIN US for a COMMUNITY FAIR & Refreshments at 9:30 am!
FORUM: 10:00 am-12 noon 10800 SE Washington St
Tuesday, Feb 24 - Multnomah Art Center
JOIN US for a COMMUNITY FAIR & Refreshments at 6:00 pm!
FORUM: 6:30-8:30 pm 7688 SW Capitol Highway
All locations are ADA accessible; for accommodations call 503-823-2559, TDD:
503-823-6868.
OPTION #2: VISIT US ONLINE & send in your opinions
Go to: www.portlandonline.com/communitybudget
OPTION #3: SHARE OUR NEW LEARNING TOOLS with your organization!
Go to: www.portlandonline.com/communitybudget
JUST POSTED!
We've developed a simple presentation to share with your group and a flyer
to post. Please help get the word out and your neighbors and friends
informed!
OPTION #4: Check out our NEW PARTNERSHIP PILOT PROGRAM!
Again, go to: www.portlandonline.com/communitybudget
to apply for partnership
funds to co-sponsor a budget meeting in your community!
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