City of Cambridge offers budget roadshow to learn about and shape City budget

Cambridge, Ontario. Nov. 3, 2017… The City is inviting community members to join them at this year’s budget roadshow set for Tuesday, Nov. 7, Wednesday, Nov. 8 and Thursday, Nov. 9.  Residents are being asked to drop-in to an upcoming roadshow stop to learn about the City budget process and share their thoughts.

“With the positive response to last year’s budget roadshow, we’re pleased to be offering it again this year,” explains Steve Fairweather, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Cambridge. “The roadshow gives staff the opportunity to provide an overview of the City’s current financial situation and to collect input to shape the budget.”

Residents will have the opportunity to drop in and learn more about the budget process and core city services, speak with staff, ask questions and share their input to help shape the budget.

Budget roadshow spots and locations:

Budget roadshow 1
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Preston Auditorium, 1458 Hamilton St., Cambridge

Budget roadshow 2
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Idea Exchange, Queens Square, 1 North Square, Cambridge

Budget roadshow 3
Thursday, Nov. 9 – 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Hespeler Memorial Arena, 640 Ellis Rd., Cambridge 

Budget roadshow presentations will begin at 6:30 p.m., and City staff will be available for questions during drop-in hours following the presentation.

For more information on the budget roadshow times, dates and locations visit www.cambridge.ca/budget.

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Primary Media Contact:

Shawn Falcao
Manager of Communications
Corporate Communications division
City of Cambridge
(519) 740-4683 ext. 4350
falcaos@cambridge.ca

Project Contact:

Debbie Andrade
Senior Budget Analyst
Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Financial Services 
(519) 740-4685 ext. 4783