Email to the Editor: Mayor Reynolds Wants You to Weigh in on City Budget

Fellow Enumclaw Citizens,

The Mayor of the City of Enumclaw is given the responsibility by state law to develop an annual budget plan that must be presented for City Council consideration no later than 60 days prior to the end of the year. As we begin the planning process for budget year 2012, I invite you to help me develop my proposed budget by sharing your thoughts on how we should create a balanced budget that addresses City services and remains fiscally responsible.

To that end, my office has created a budget survey to help guide the development of the City budget. The survey asks you to make very tough choices regarding real decisions that will need to be made. This year, the City of Enumclaw will again be challenged by many issues, including the uncertain impacts of the turbulent state and national economies, revenue shortfalls, and increased service demands.

Given these daunting challenges, it is important to hear from the citizens regarding their budget priorities and their thoughts regarding the City's revenues and expenditures. I urge you to participate by completing the budget survey. The budget survey can be found on the City's website at cityofenumclaw.net. The survey opens on Sept. 26th and closes on October 9, 2011.

Very truly yours,

Liz Reynolds, Mayor of Enumclaw