Library patrons are encouraged to attend a series of “Sterling Heights City Summit” meetings in January and February designed to inform residents about the city’s financial status and seek input on city services and programs. The meetings are part of the City Council’s upcoming 2010/11 city budget process and are being hosted by the Sterling Heights Community Foundation. Sterling Heights is among the hundreds of Michigan cities whose budgets are being severely impacted by losses in property tax revenue due to home foreclosures and other issues impacting the current housing market.
“Losses in property tax revenue and state shared revenue will force us to make some tough decisions in the very near future regarding the kinds of programs and services Sterling Heights can continue to offer,” said Mayor Richard Notte. “It’s vital that residents have the opportunity to sit down with us and discuss what’s important to them to gauge what type of city, services and programs residents hope to see in the future.”
The City Summit schedule is as follows (All summits run from 7-9 p.m.):
• Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at the Warner Education Center, 2791 Koper, Sterling Heights.
• Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at the Sterling Heights High School Performing Arts Center, 12901 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights.
• Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at Magahay Elementary, 44700 Oleander, Sterling Heights.
• Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at Schuchard Elementary, 2900 Holly, Sterling Heights.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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