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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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
