Budget and Finance Committee Takes to the Road

As the Budget and Finance Committee continue discussing details of the city’s budget – and its effect on neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles – members of the committee will take to the road for a series of four Budget on the Road hearings.

During the 2012-13 Regional Budget Hearings, led by Councilmember – the chairman of the committee - residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the fiscal challenges facing the city and offer their input to help the city close its looming deficit that officials warn could be as high as $200 million. Each meeting will also feature representatives from the Chief Legislative Analysts’ office, City Administrative Officer’s office and representatives from various city departments. 

The meetings will take place on: 

• Wednesday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fairfax High School, Room G90, 7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 90036;
• Monday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro, 90731;
• Tuesday, March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Women's 20th Century Club, 5105 Hermosa Ave. Eagle Rock, 90041;
• Wednesday, March 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Van Nuys City Hall, 14410 Sylvan St., 91401.

Each meeting can be streamed live via Council Audio found on lacity.org or by calling Council Phone: (213) 621-CITY. In addition, updates will be posted during meetings to @CD2news with the hash tag #BudgetLA.

Councilmember Paul Krekorian, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, represents Los Angeles' Second Council District, which includes the east San Fernando Valley and the foothills. His website is cd2.lacity.org, where you can sign up for news updates or visit him on Twitter (@PaulKrekorian) or Facebook.

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