Budget Engagement Event - Eastside

Attention all Eastsiders! The City is facing a significant budget shortfall this year that will impact services. What City services do you value the most? What is your vision for the future of Madison? You are invited to join Eastside alders for an in-person opportunity to discuss the budget, learn more about the services the City provides, and share your thoughts with elected officials.

ADDED IN THIS EMAIL, the registration link is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eastside-budget-engagement-event-tickets-884198350067?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Event Details:

• Wednesday, May 1
• 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 221 Meadowlark Dr., Madison, WI 53714
• Light refreshments will be provided

At this event you will:

1. Learn about the challenges facing the City budget, how we got here, and what we can do about it
2. Find out more about where your tax dollars go and the services the City provides
3. Participate in small group discussions with your neighbors and alders to share your thoughts about City services, your vision for Madison, and what you would like the alders to consider as they evaluate their options for the 2025 budget.

After you register, we will send you information about the agenda for the evening, videos and resources on the City budget, and ways you can reach us before and after the event.

Accommodations:

The City of Madison welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Office of the Common Council, by email Council@cityofmadison.com or by phone (608) 266-4071 in advance of your participation or visit. 

For Hmong-speaking residents, please contact Ze Yang, Bilingual Community Connector, for questions about this event or to assist you with registration. You can contact Ze Yang by email: ZYang@cityofmadison.com 

Para residentes de habla español, favor de Communiqués con Enoch Melgarejo, por correo electronic para obtener mas informacion o ayuda con el registro, EMelgarejo@cityofmadison.com.

對于講中文的居民們，如對該會議有問題或需要幫助注冊，請聯系您的華人社區聯絡轉員陳弘（Holly Chen）。您可以通過電子郵件聯系陳弘（Holly Chen）：HChen@cityofmadison.com

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Upcoming Events (MORE INFORMATION TO COME):

The Eastside Budget Engagement Event is the first of five scheduled opportunities for alders to directly engage with constituents on the state of the budget. Take a look below for a Budget Engagement Event in your area of Madison. All are welcome to attend!

• Westside Budget Engagement Event (Westside Community Connections): Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m. (in person)
• Southside/Near Westside Budget Engagement Event: Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 p.m. (in person)
• Central (Downtown/Campus/Isthmus) Budget Engagement Event: Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. (hybrid-virtual participation available)
• Northside Budget Engagement Event: Wednesday, June 5, 6 p.m. (in person)

If you have questions about the event, contact the Office of the Common Council by email at council@cityofmadison.com or by phone at (608) 266-4071.

To learn more about the 2025 City budget outlook, please visit www.cityofmadison.com/finance/budget/2025/outlook.