I believe this is true – I’ve written this blog for over ten years and every year I have encouraged local residents to pay attention during the budget process.  I realize the numbing numbers attached can put many of us to sleep.  But city budgets provide a set of priorities established by our elected officials.  The mayor proposes and the City Council provides final approval to each year’s spending plan.

It is good to see that Fishers is making an effort to let citizens know about the major meetings involved in the 2023 budget,  The first meeting was the City Council Finance Committee session August 10th.  It is already too late for that, but the public will have plenty of opportunities ahead.

Below is a listing of budget-related meetings coming-up.  This is your city, your tax money and your local budget.  It is also your chance to get involved.

Below is the city’s list of upcoming budget meetings.  Remember City Hall is now vacated, preparing for the reconstruction.  So, check for the locations if you plan to attend any of these meetings:

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Special Finance Committee Meeting
August 24 at 1p.m.
Pavilion Conference Room (10 Municipal Dr., Fishers)
Presentation of the proposed 2023 City Budget

Special Finance Committee Meeting
September 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Pavilion Conference Room (10 Municipal Dr., Fishers)
Presentation of 2023 departmental budgets by department directors

Finance Committee Meeting
September 14 at 5 p.m.
Pavilion Conference Room (10 Municipal Dr., Fishers)
Committee and city staff discuss 2023 capital items and debt

City Council Meeting
September 19 at 7 p.m.
Launch Fishers (12175 Visionary Way, Fishers; Huston Theater)
Presentation of 2023 budget, 1^st reading, Public Hearing

City Council Meeting
October 10 at 7 p.m.
Launch Fishers (12175 Visionary Way, Fishers; Huston Theater)
City Councilmembers conduct the final vote and adoption of the 2023 budget