Mayor Coleman talks Budget in District 1 July 29

Mayor Chris Coleman will host four resident meetings open to all residents this summer leading into 2014 city budget decisions. Area councilmembers and budget department officials will join the Mayor for discussion with residents at each stop. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss with residents the challenges faced in the budget this year and issues important to them. Meetings are scheduled for:

·         Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 4-5 pm, El Burrito Mercado,  175 Cesar Chavez St., 55107, with City Councilmember Dave Thune

·         Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 8-9 am, Kopplin’s Coffee, 2038 Marshall Ave., 55104, with City Councilmembers Russ Stark and Chris Tolbert

·         Saturday, July 27, 12-1 pm, Rice Street Library community room, 1011 Rice Street, 55117, with City Councilmember Amy Brendmoen

·         Monday, July 29, 4-5 pm, Byerley’s community room, 1959 Suburban Avenue, 55119, with City Council President Kathy Lantry

Residents also have an opportunity to share their ideas, opinions and input on the 2014 city budget by sending an email via the city website. A budget suggestion web form can be found at www.stpaul.gov/budgetideas. Those with good ideas in 140 characters or less are encouraged to tweet at Mayor Coleman (handle: @mayorcoleman) using the hashtag #stpaulbudget. Mayor Coleman will consider all suggestions in any of these forms—whether at a community meeting, via email or on Twitter.