White Plains CitizeNetReporter - Latimer Schedules Public Dollar for Dollar Speakout on NYS Budget

WPCNR ALBANY ADVOCATE. From Assemblyman George Latimer. February 18, 2006: Westchester residents are invited to attend and speak out on the proposed 2006-07 New York State Budget at a public hearing sponsored by Assemblyman George Latimer. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 2nd at the Port Chester Village Courtroom, 350 N. Main St., in Port Chester, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Attendees may testify for up to five minutes on any aspect of the State
budget proposal; written testimony will also be accepted at the hearing
and over the ensuing week (until Friday, March 10th). The Governor's
proposed budget totals approximately $110 billion; budget highlights may
be viewed on the Assembly website at www.assembly.state.ny.us.

Assemblyman Latimer is holding the hearing for the second consecutive
year to bring local residents' opinions into the budget process. "For
the years I served as a City Councilman and County Legislator, local
budget hearings were an automatic part of the process. You ought to
listen to what people think and feel, even when input is contradictory.
There is, however, no formal mechanism for that to happen on the State
budget - so last year in Mamaroneck, and this year in Port Chester, I'm
inviting all those who choose to come to comment as they see fit".

No appointment is required; speakers will be heard on a first-come,
first-served basis, with a few exceptions made for unique circumstances.
Latimer will be hold the hearing open for four continuous hours to
accomodate those who attend. Other state legislators have been invited
to attend as well.

For further information, contact Assemblyman Latimer's office at
777-3832.


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