The Guilford County commissioners have been holding a series of town halls to get information from residents as to what the county is doing right and doing wrong. Now it’s time for the Greensboro City Council to do the same – so, if you have complaints about city taxes or the way the city is handling things – or if you just want to tell them what a great job they’re doing – well, now is your chance.
The City of Greensboro will kick off a series of Community Budget Sessions starting on Tuesday, April 22, offering residents a chance to learn about the city’s budgeting process and share feedback on spending priorities.
The sessions, which will be held in each of the city’s five council districts through late April and early May, will include an overview of how Greensboro’s annual budget is created before it goes to the City Council for adoption.
Attendees will also take part in an interactive activity designed to highlight the Council’s current budget priorities.
Although each session is hosted in a specific district, city officials encourage residents to attend any meeting that fits their schedule, regardless of where they live.
Here’s the 2025 Community Budget Session Schedule:
- District 2: Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m., Peeler Recreation Center, 1300 Sykes Ave.
- District 4: Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m., Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive
- District 3: Wednesday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m., SAIL Center Great Hall at the Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive
- District 1: Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m., Barber Park Event Center, 1502 Barber Park Drive
- District 5: Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m., Griffin Recreation Center, 5301 Hilltop Road
For more information, residents can visit the city’s website or contact the Greensboro Budget and Evaluation Department.
Until there is a detailed line-by-line budget presented, there is nothing to discuss. However, all DEI hires should be removed from the budget.
This is a Dog and Pony show, their actions have shown that they do not care what the public thinks.
Actions speak louder than words.
Of COURSE they want my opinion! Next thing you know, they will tell us (with a straight face) that the tooth fairy is real.
NO MORE TAX INCREASES. The people are taxed to death already. People on limited income can’t afford increases. We are already taxed to death.
Why don’t they just have an on line survey that we the citizens of the county can fill out. We could put our address down on the survey so our county commissioner would know who is sending the survey in. Just asking??? Most people can’t come to these town hall meetings because we work for a living.
I believe I have heard this song and seen this dance by another city council. City Council does not care for your opinion and they don’t want to hear of your concerns about “their” budget. City Council wants only your vote. They will decide how to spend your money.
Wrong: spending more than you have. Right: Uh……..