The City of Greensboro will host a series of Community Budget Sessions beginning Thursday, March 5, giving residents a chance to learn how the city’s annual budget is developed before it’s adopted.
If you want to learn where all your hard-earned tax money goes and what it’s used for, this is your chance to learn a little about that and also a chance to offer some input.
According to an announcement from city leaders, the sessions will be held in each City Council district throughout March. City officials say the meetings are designed to provide an overview of the budget process and allow attendees to participate in an interactive activity focused on City Council priorities.
The city is encouraging residents to attend any session that fits their schedule – even if it’s not in the district where they live.
Each session is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
The first meeting will take place in District 5 on Thursday, March 5, at Griffin Recreation Center, located at 5301 Hilltop Road.
District 2’s session will follow on Tuesday, March 10, at Craft Recreation Center, 3911 Yanceyville St.
District 1 residents – and anyone else who wishes to attend – can participate on Thursday, March 12, at Gateway Gardens Event Center, 2800 E. Gate City Blvd.
District 3’s meeting will be held Wednesday, March 18, at the Greensboro Science Center’s SAIL Center Great Hall, 4301 Lawndale Drive.
The final session is scheduled for District 4 on Thursday, March 19, at Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive.
Municipal budgets determine how tax dollars are allocated across city services such as public safety, infrastructure, parks and recreation and other operations. The annual budget must be adopted by the City Council each year by June 30, and these sessions are being held prior to that formal adoption process.
City officials describe the meetings as an opportunity for residents to better understand how spending decisions are made and what priorities guide council members when they allocate funding.
While the release doesn’t outline specific proposed spending levels or tax changes, the sessions are positioned as informational and educational in nature.
Residents who want insight into how Greensboro’s budget is built – and how council priorities shape that spending – will have multiple opportunities throughout March to attend.
Again, the city has emphasized that participation isn’t limited by district boundaries, meaning residents may choose whichever date and location is most convenient.
