The Chatham-Kent municipal budget process is fast approaching.
On January 16th council, residents and community groups will get their first look at the budget in council chambers.
A recent post on the Municipality’s Facebook page outlines the schedule of community open houses and budget deliberation meetings:
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tabling of 2019 Budget to Chatham-Kent Council:
Wednesday, January 16 at 6:00 pm
Council Chambers, 2nd floor, Chatham-Kent
Civic Centre, 315 King Street West
The January 16 Budget Committee meeting will be broadcast live on YourTV as well as live streamed on YourTV Chatham-Kent’s YouTube channel and Facebook Live feed.
Council is providing time at its budget information meeting to receive information from:
• Groups that may be requesting funding
• Organizations wishing to comment on the municipal budget process
There is an opportunity to schedule a deputation with Council that evening by contacting Budget and Performance Services at 519-360-1998 or by email at ckfps@chatham-kent.ca by January 14.
Community open house sessions:
Tuesday, January 22 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Brief presentation made at 5:00 pm
Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 1212 North St., Dresden,
Tilbury Arena, Ryder Hall, 55 Bond Ave.,Tilbury
Wednesday, January 23 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Brief presentation made at 5:00 pm
Blenheim High School cafeteria, 163 Chatham St. S., Blenheim
Wallaceburg Municipal Office, 786 Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg
Thursday, January 24 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Brief presentation made at 5:00 pm
Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham
Budget Committee deliberations:
January 30, 31 and February 5 (February 6 and 7 if needed)
6:00 to 10:00 pm
Council Chambers, 2nd floor, Chatham-Kent Civic Centre
Written and verbal presentations of up to five minutes are welcome each evening; please sign up at the door. Check the schedule posted on our 2019 budget website for updates on the timing for deputations. We recommend that you contact ckfps@chatham-kent.ca in advance if you have a presentation.
If you require a specific accommodation, please contact us 48 hours in advance at 519-360-1998 so we can work with you to make these arrangements.
If you are unable to attend any of the sessions, your comments can also be made through
Email to ckfps@chatham-kent.ca
Mail to Budget & Performance Services, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King St. W., P.O. Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8
Telephone to Budget & Performance Services at 519-360-1998
