By Daily Press staff
Still facing financial uncertainties, the Santa Monica City Council and staff will spend the coming months preparing a balanced 2004-05 budget to be adopted in June. Changes in Sacramento have added to the uncertainty about the level of funding cities and counties can expect to receive from the state, making choices even more difficult. The city’s annual budget process for 2004-05 will begin with a public hearing on budget priorities scheduled for Jan. 27.
City officials are asking for residents’ suggestions on issues and funding concerns. They will be considered as staff and the council determine budget priorities in the coming months and as the budget is developed, reviewed and adopted. A suggestion form has been posted on the city’s Web site, www.santa-monica.org.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 10, 2004. Read the original PDF.