D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series - Session 1: BRT and its Impact on the City Budget

Join District 19 Alder John Guequierre as he leads a series of three educational sessions to provide residents with an in-depth look at the City of Madison budget. Topics at each session will include a brief overview of the budget deficit and need for multi-year plans, a deeper dive into a few complicated issues, initial 5-year plans with and without a successful referendum, and agency proposals for cuts. Since service reductions may ultimately be required regardless of referendum results, Alder Guequierre is seeking your input on cuts. Residents will have the opportunity to speak personally at the two in-person sessions, through chat at the virtual session, and via an on-line survey at all sessions. 

Please register in advance through Eventbrite, so we can send you materials leading up to the sessions. We also encourage you to sign up for the District 19 blog, to receive timely and relevant updates as it pertains to the city budget and other city business. Sign up here: www.cityofmadison.com/council/district19/blog

Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6pm-8pm, in person at Oakwood Village Auditorium, 6209 Mineral Point Road. Surface parking available at 6209 Mineral Point Road and underground parking available at 6205 Mineral Point Road. This session will feature a deeper dive into Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and its impact on the Capital and Operating Budgets.

Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6pm-8pm, in person at Oakwood Village Auditorium, 6209 Mineral Point Road. Surface parking available at 6209 Mineral Point Road and underground parking available at 6205 Mineral Point Road. This session will feature a deeper dive into the Community Development Division and the City’s funding to non-profits.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6pm-8pm, virtual via Zoom. You can join the virtual meeting using your computer, smartphone, or tablet or listen in via telephone. You will receive login information after registering at www.cityofmadison.com/MeetingOctober16Budget. This session will feature a deeper dive into cut scenarios and the impact of cuts. Spanish and Mandarin interpretation will be available at this virtual meeting.

• For help registering, please contact Lorissa Banuelos by email at lbanuelos@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

**Please note the address for the Oakwood Village Auditorium is 6209 Mineral Point Road.