PUBLIC HEARING ON QUEENS BUDGET PRIORITIES January 29

USANEWSONLINE.COM DESL, QUEENS, NY – The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Acting Borough President Sharon Lee, will hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2021 Preliminary Expense and Capital Budget on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, beginning at 10:00 AM at Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens.

The purpose of the hearing will be to obtain the views and recommendations of the Community Boards, community stakeholders and the residents of Queens regarding the proposals contained in the Mayor’s FY21 Preliminary Budget. This input will be used to develop the Queens Borough Board’s budget priorities for FY21.

“The City’s budget outlines how municipal resources are allocated and is a key driver of how our City implements public policy,” said Acting Borough President LEE. “The testimony presented during our budget priorities hearing will greatly help the Borough Board make a final recommendation on the City’s FY21 budget. All Queens residents are encouraged to participate in this important process that will help shape the future of our City.”

The Queens Borough Board is chaired by the Borough President and includes the members of the City Council representing Queens and the 14 chairs of the borough’s Community Boards. The City Charter requires the Borough Board to submit a document outlining its budget priorities each year to the Mayor, the City Council and the City’s Director of Management and Budget.

Members of the general public are encouraged to testify during the January 29 hearing, which will include presentations from representatives of local organizations seeking City funding. Press Release.