Mayor Malik D. Evans initiated the City of Rochester’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget planning process today, highlighting opportunities for public input through an online survey, a telephone town hall meeting, and pop-up tables at various community events this fall.
The Mayor and the Office of Management & Budget are providing these opportunities early in the budget preparation process to ensure that public input effectively informs budget decisions.
“The Community’s input is essential when considering how we allocate City funds,” said Mayor Evans. “Receiving community input at the beginning of the budget development process allows us to hear from our stakeholders sooner and places their concerns at the forefront of our decision-making. This year, we’ve added more opportunities for input so that even more people can take part.”
Opportunities for public input on the City’s upcoming budget include:
– An online survey available through Monday, Nov. 4.
– A Telephone Town Hall Forum scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Monday, October 28.
– The Office of Management and Budget will set up tables with budget activities and information at various events:
– Roc the Block, Parcel 5 Downtown, 11 a.m., Sept. 25
– Fall Fest, Parcel 5 Downtown, 11 a.m., Sept. 28
– Westside Market, 831 Genesee St., 4 p.m., Oct. 1
– Charlotte Branch Library, 3557 Lake Ave., 4 p.m., Oct. 5
– International Plaza, 838 N. Clinton Ave., 1 p.m., Oct. 6
– Fire Station Open House, 977 University Ave.,10 a.m., Oct.19
– Public Market,280 N.Union St.,9 a.m.,Oct.26
The Mayor will submit his fiscal budget proposal for the year to City Council by May 9,2025.
