Politics & Government

Decatur Plans 'Touch A Budget' Expo

The event is intended to help residents learn about city spending while having fun.

DECATUR, GA -- The City of Decatur will host its annual "Touch A Budget" expo on Tuesday, March 29.

The event is designed to let residents enjoy themselves while learning about the city's spending priorities for the coming fiscal year.

The expo will be from 5-7 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center, at 231 Sycamore St., the city announced in a blog post.

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Everyone in the community is welcome at the free event, which will feature live music, food and prizes.

"The purpose of Touch a Budget is to engage people of all ages in the city’s budgeting process in a fun, relaxed atmosphere," Meredith Roark, budget and performance measurement manager with the city, said in the post.

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The coming fiscal year runs from July 2016 to June 2017.

For more information about Touch A Budget, or the budget itself, visit www.decaturga.com/budget.

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