City of Vaughan Encourages Public Engagement in 2014 Budget Process
Nov. 8, 2013
The City of Vaughan is offering a variety of opportunities for the public to become informed and engaged in the 2014 Budget and 2015-2017 Plan process.
Here are some of the ways to get informed and participate in the process:
- Attend public meetings
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Join the conversation on the City’s Twitter (twitter.com/city_of_vaughan) and Facebook (facebook.com/thecityofvaughan) pages using the hashtag #vaughanbudget2014. The City will also be live tweeting from some of the public meetings
- Watch educational videos on the City’s YouTube page (youtube.com/thecityofvaughan). Video topics will include how to get involved and how tax dollars are allocated
- Learn about the budget on the City’s website at vaughan.ca/budget and participate in an online budget feedback survey
- Follow the City’s blog (vaughancityblog.ca) and eNewsletter for updates
- Participate in an “Ask the Expert” feature on Facebook to get questions answered in real time
- Email any questions or comments to the City at budgeting@vaughan.ca
The public meetings will be held at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. There also will be a Special Council Meeting before the budget is approved to provide the public with a final opportunity to comment on the proposed 2014 budget and 2015-2017 plan. It is anticipated this meeting will be in late January or early February.
For more information and to stay up to date on the budget, please visit the City’s website at vaughan.ca/budget.