Our Budget, Forward 2015 "Spending wisely, meeting collective needs, creating the future we want"

Spending wisely, meeting collective needs, creating the future we want Only 2 weeks left in Phase 2 "Let's Talk Priorities" of the City of Winnipeg's engagement process for the 2015-2017 Operating Budget and the 2015-2020 Capital Budget.  This Phase will be wrapping up on June 22, but there are still lots of opportunities for you to participate. Our perspectives are diverse so we need to have as many Winnipeggers as possible involved in these conversations. We're looking for your BIG IDEAS to help create a sustainable, prosperous and vibrant City.   What City services make a difference in your life? What changes, enhancements or improvements would you make to these services? What is your best advice to City Council and the Public Service as they are drafting these upcoming budgets? PARTICIPATE TODAY! Online: www.winnipegbudget.ca Host Your Own Conversations: Download the "Host Your Own BUDGET TALK Kit" to get you started.   Attend One Of These Budget Talks Open to the Public Budget Talks are an opportunity for people to come together to discuss values, ideas and priorities related to City services, programs and projects. Check the website for updates. Friday, June 6 from 9:30am – 12:00pm South Winnipeg Budget Talks Hosted by Fort Garry Community Network Community Banquet Room, Mary Mother of the Church 85 Kirkbridge Drive (directly behind Smitty's Restaurant off Pembina Hwy) Saturday, June 7 from 10:00am-12:00pm Hosted by Councillor Jenny Gerbasi Winnipeg Public Library Carol Shields Auditorium Thursday, June 12 from 6:30-8:30pm Hosted by Councillor Mike Pagtakhan Lincoln Hotel 1020 McPhillips Street Talk Truck Visiting A Location Near You Stop by our roving Talk Truck when you're at the following events and locations and provide your thoughts and ideas:    Downtown Farmers Market Manitoba Hydro Place Thursday, June 5 from 1:30-3:30pm   River City Dragon Boat Festival Friday, June 6, 5:00-7:30pm   Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Saturday, June 7, 1:00-3:00pm   Aboriginal Day Celebrations Saturday, June 21, Time to be determined There are multiple opportunities to get involved.  Find the right one for you! Have Questions? Contact us at winnipegbudget@dialoguepartners.ca BRING YOUR BIGGEST, BEST IDEAS. BE A PART OF IT. Check out the project website for more details and background information: Winnipeg.ca/2015Budget       Connect with us   Facebook: facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg   Twitter: twitter.com/cityofwinnipeg Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:     You are receiving this email as a subscriber to the SpeakUpWinnipeg.com email list. OurWinnipeg | Winnipeg.ca    Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the SpeakUpWinnipeg.com newsletter list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.