Phoenix residents have a window of opportunity to weigh in on how the city spends its money, with a series of community budget hearings scheduled at locations across Phoenix from now through April 16th.
The hearings are designed to give everyday residents a chance to learn about the city’s proposed budget, ask questions of city staff and share their priorities — whether that’s public safety, housing, parks, libraries, street maintenance or any other city service that affects their daily lives. City officials say the feedback collected at these sessions directly influences final budget decisions.
Hearings are open to everyone and will be held at community centers, libraries and senior centers throughout the city. Several sessions are specifically designed for Spanish-speaking residents, with English interpretation available, and a bilingual hybrid hearing on April 11th at City Council Chambers will also be streamed online for those who can’t attend in person. A final communitywide hybrid hearing is scheduled for April 16th, also at City Council Chambers, with streaming details available at Phoenix.gov/Budget/Hearings.
Key upcoming dates include sessions at Steele Indian School Park on April 1st, Maryvale Community Center on April 2nd and April 7th, Desert West Community Center on April 6th, South Mountain Community Center on April 9th, Paradise Valley Community Center on April 13th and South Mountain Community Library on April 15th.
Residents who can’t make it to a hearing in person can submit feedback online at Phoenix.gov/Budget at any time, or reach the city’s Budget and Research office by email at [email protected] or by phone at 602-262-4800.
