Westville Democrats Host Panel Discussion on Budget
Westville Dems wanted to let you know that they’re holding a panel discussion and Q&A on the New Haven city budget on Wednesday, April 23, from 6 to 8 pm at the Courtland Wilson branch of the Public Library. Leading voices from the Board of Alderman and the Mayor’s Administration, as well as a prominent citizen advocate for fiscal responsibility, will be discussing the 2008-2009 budget and the financial challenges the city faces in the next few years.
Panelists will include:
Carl Goldfield, Ward 29 Alderman, Board President, Finance Committee
Jacqueline James, Ward 3 Alderman
Jeffrey Kerekes, Founder, New Haven Citizens’ Action Network
Jorge Perez, Ward 5 Alderman, Finance Committee
Rob Smuts, Chief Administrative Officer, City of New Haven
The panel will be moderated by Paul Bass of the New Haven Independent.
The decisions made in the next several weeks as the Board debates the budget will have an impact on our taxes and our city’s fiscal health for years to come. If you’re interested in hearing multiple perspectives about the priorities shaping the budget, please come to the discussion, and bring your questions. There will be time for Q&A during the event.