Community Members Question Budget Process & Share Concerns at Public Meeting

Mayor says next step is a staff report to Council "in a couple of weeks."

Six residents took the podium in Council Chambers to voice concerns during the City of Owen Sound’s 2024 Public Budget Meeting. Council received 44 pages of public input before the meeting, as well, which you can access here.

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Here's What Community Members Sent Owen Sound Council About the 2024 Budget

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What follows is a transcript of their comments and any responses received.

(Note: Transcripts are just one of the ways the…