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Get Involved in the City of Portland's Budget

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May 17, 2012 | 6:30-8:30p | David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233

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When May 17, 2012
from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Where David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
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Join Mayor Adams and City Council at the City of Portland Budget Hearing on Thursday, May 17, 2012.

This is an opportunity to testify about the FY 2012-13 Mayor’s Proposed Budget and provide your input to City Council.

Sign-in at 6:30 PM. Testimony on the proposed Portland Development Commission (PDC) budget begins at 6:30 PM.  Testimony on the Proposed Budget for the City of Portland immediately follows.

  • Testimony will be a maximum of two minutes, based on the number of people testifying.  Testimony order will be by random drawing.
  • If you wish to testify, but your name is not drawn, you can submit comments in writing.
  • Online comments are accepted and can be accessed from the budget website listed below.
  • Find more information about the hearing on the City’s budget website at: www.portlandonline.com/communitybudget

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities.  To request accommodations or translation, call 503-823-7453 in advance. TDD: 503-823-6868.

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