February 6, 2007
The Liberal

Have your say on town's budget

RICHMOND HILL - Want to know if this year's Richmond Hill budget is going to hit you in the pocketbook? Then attend a public meeting and tell politicians what you think.
Council members are hosting the meeting, before they begin budget deliberations, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal offices at 225 East Beaver Creek Rd.

"Improved service levels like the Going Green program and new facilities like our theatre, a community centre in Oak Ridges and possible fire station, along with costs for repair and replacement, will make our job even tougher this year," Mayor Dave Barrow said.

"But we hope the community will assist us by sharing their opinions on what matters to them most."

"We know we need to keep tax increases to a reasonable level, but at the same time we must continue to provide the services our community needs and wants," Councillor and budget chairperson Arnie Warner said.

To be sure time is allotted for your presentation, contact the clerk's office at 905-771-8800 by noon Friday to sign up.

You can also sign up online at www.richmondhill.ca under the meetings tab.

If you can't attend, but want to have your say, then submit comments in writing to clerk Robert Prowse at clerks@richmondhill.ca or to P.O. Box 300, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4Y5 or by fax to 905-771-2502 by noon Friday.

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