Detroit to hold annual series of budget meetings to engage and inform residents

• In first pair of budget meetings, several major City departments to present on core functions and use of their current fiscal year budget.
• City will host 7 Budget Priorities Forums, one in each City Council District in second set of meetings to engage public on process and development of City’s budget
• Detroiters can provide input on the Mayor’s recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budget

Detroit, MI -- The City of Detroit is inviting residents to attend a series of virtual budget meetings aimed at informing the public on the process and development of its budget and soliciting input on budget priorities. 

The first pair of virtual meetings is the Annual Public Budget Meetings where several major City departments will present on their core functions and how they are utilizing their current fiscal year budget. The two Public Budget meetings are scheduled for September 23 and 30 both at 5 p.m.

Starting October 15, the Office of Budget will hold its virtual Budget Priorities Forums in all 7 City Council districts to get resident input on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 recommended budget.  Budget staff will give an overview of the proposed budget, share priority-setting challenges, and take comments. The forums are part of an ongoing effort to engage the public on the process and development of the City’s budget. 

“This is a great opportunity for residents to take part in the budget-making process by sharing their priorities with us while also learning about how the City’s budget is formed over several months,” said Donnie Johnson, Deputy Budget Director

“We hope every resident will be able to attend one of several virtual meetings planned in the coming weeks, one in each City Council District.” 

Annual Public Budget Meetings

Monday, September 23, 2024 @5pm Annual Public Budget Meeting 1: Presentations by General Services, Department (GSD), Department of Public Works (DPW) Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) 

Virtual information for Annual Public Budget Meeting 1 https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/3631409738.

(312) 626-6799 or (346) 248-7799 Meeting ID: 363 140 9738

Monday, September 30, 2024 @5pm Annual Public Budget Meeting 2: Presentations by Public Lighting Department/Public Lighting Authority (PLD/PLA), Fire Department (DFD), Health Department (DHD), Police Department (DPD)

Virtual information for Annual Public Budget meeting 2:

https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/3631409738.

(312) 626-6799 or (346) 248-7799 Meeting ID: 363 140 9738

Budget Priorities Forums for City Council Districts 

The Budget Office within the City of Detroit Office of the Chief Financial Officer is preparing the Mayor’s Recommended Annual Budget for programs, services, and activities for Fiscal Year 2026 which starts July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026.  It will be presented with the Four-Year Financial Plan to City Council in early March for their review and adoption.

Public comments on the City’s budget can be made at any time by emailing[email protected]. For more information, please visitwww.detroitmi.gov/budget.