SEPTEMBER CFED MEETING TO FOCUS ON SOUTH BEND'S BUDGET PROCESS:
In May of 2013, the Community Forum sponsored a public meeting that addressed the question, "HOW DOES THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DECIDE WHERE TO SPEND OUR MONEY?"
On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 7 PM, we will resume the discussion at the LaSalle Branch Library (3232 W Ardmore Drive, SB), at a meeting sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Development.
The discussion will be led by Deputy Mayor Mark Neal and City Controller John Murphy and the team from the City Administration of South Bend.
We will also be joined by Valerie Schey, the current chair of the SB Common Council's Committee on Personnel & Finance.
We have asked that the discussion focus on how neighborhood needs and budget priorities are determined and how budget proposals address important issues such as
● the reduction of vacant and abandoned properties,
● neighborhood curb and sidewalk repair,
● implementation of the MBE/WBE Diversity Utilization Program.
As we learn how each year's budget is determined, we anticipate hearing answers to the question: "How can South Bend's community members have a greater voice in how our budget meets our needs?" We invite you to join this discussion!