(from the February 2009 "Community Connections" newsletter)
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Salem is facing an estimated $5 million in General Fund budget reductions for this coming fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2009. Despite layoffs, a hiring freeze, and last year’s service cuts, the City cannot continue to provide all current services with anticipated revenues.
Be a part of the solution! Join us in conversation:
• Monday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m., West Salem Roth’s
• Wednesday, February 18, at 6:00 p.m., North Salem High School Auditorium
• Saturday, February 21, at 10:00 a.m., South Salem High School Library
• Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m., McKay High School Commons (Spanish-speaking forum)
• Complete the survey on funding priorities any time at www.cityofsalem.net.
The City is asking for your help as we consider service reductions. To be a part of the solution, tell us what you think before February 25. Take the funding priorities survey online today.
STRONG Salem is for everyone who wants to help and participate in getting Salem, Oregon, to quit chasing Growth Ponzi Scheme plans and instead become a resilient, fiscally responsible place that lives by the wisdom that "Communities exist for the health and enjoyment of those who live in them, not for the convenience of those who drive through them, fly over them, or exploit their real estate for profit."
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