Hello Friends, I wanted to make sure that you have August 16 on your radar. As many of you know, the City is hosting 5 different Community Budget Conversation meetings to better understand what city services Madison residents most value and how we want our tax dollars spent. Each meeting covers particular city departments. The meeting for Traffic Engineering, Engineering, and Planning is August 16. Mayor Soglin, department heads, and most city alders will be attending this meeting. The discussion will not be focused on specific budget line items, but rather a general discussion on what people value within Traffic Engineering, Engineering, and Planning.
This is a critical opportunity for everyone who cares about bicycling in Madison. Please attend the meeting and tell the Mayor that bicycling is a major priority for you. I've heard that these meetings are attracting audiences of 100 - 200+ people. Let's show our city leadership that hundreds of Madisonians prioritize bicycling! Plan to attend and bring co-workers, neighbors, family and friends with you! This is going to be a tough budget year with very difficult choices and deep cuts. The mayor will announce his capital budget on September 6, so this is our greatest chance to show up in large numbers to influence the Mayor and Common Council's decision-making. Tuesday, August 16 7 - 9pm Madison Senior Center 330 W. Mifflin Street To learn more about the Community Budget Conversation meetings click here: http://www.cityofmadison.com/budgetProcess/conversations.cfm Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or feedback. Kind Regards, Amanda ________________________ Amanda White Associate Director Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (608) 251-4456 [email protected] www.bfw.org
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