Budgeting for next year will be tough. Revenues will be down. For now, we expect a $49 million shortfall in fiscal 2010-11. How can we close that gap? Cutting services? Raising revenues?

We want to hear from YOU. Please join us at one of four town hall meetings to discuss the upcoming budget. These meetings will be held through the fall to give you ample opportunity to listen, learn and talk with us. All meetings will be from 7 to 9 p.m. City Council members and city staffers will attend.

Meetings will be held:

• Wednesday, Oct. 28, Larkspur Middle School, 4696 Princess Anne Road
• Thursday, Nov. 5, Princess Anne High School, 4400 Virginia Beach Blvd.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18, Green Run High School, 1700 Dahlia Drive
• Thursday, Dec. 3, Kellam High School, 2323 Holland Road

Space is limited. If you plan to attend, please send an e-mail to budget@vbgov.com.

For more information listen to the October 2009 My Virginia Beach podcast.

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