City residents, business leaders and other stakeholders will have an opportunity to ask questions about and comment on the city of Atlanta’s proposed FY16 $590 million general fund city budget during a public hearing and virtual town hall meeting at 6 p.m. May 18 in the Council Chamber, Atlanta City Hall, second floor, 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W. The meeting will also be broadcast live on City Channel 26.
Questions from participants will be answered during the live broadcast. The meeting will also be streamed on the city of Atlanta’s website at www.atlanta.ga.gov.
Here’s how to submit questions:
— Via email to atlantacouncil@atlantaga.gov
— Through twitter to @ATLCouncil and use the hashtag #ATLBudget2016
— Text questions to 404-392-0159
— Via Facebook at
— Phoned in to 404-330-6775
Questions will also be taken from participants in attendance during the meeting on May 18.
A copy of the proposed 2015 city budget can be viewed at www.atlantaga.gov Under the “government” heading, click on Department of Finance and scroll down to 2016 proposed budget document.
The city’s FY16 budget is scheduled to be adopted by the City Council 1 p.m. June 1.
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