Answers to questions submitted by attendees on March 30, 2010
A Community Responds: Cuts, Closures and Access
A community outreach series for residents of Mecklenburg County to express their concerns and perspectives on the real life impacts of major budget cuts to local libraries, schools and parks.
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MAR30 An opportunity to talk about the impact of the recent budget cuts in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Attendees will see a presentation from Mecklenburg County Budget Director Hyong Yi, share views on the...
Type: Crossroads Event
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Mecklenburg County’s recent decision to cut hours and services across its library system brought home an unpleasant truth to residents: Government revenue has shriveled in the recession, and public officials are having to decide what we’ll all have to do without. That in mind, Crossroads Charlotte on March 30 hosted “A Community Responds: Cuts, Closures and Access,” an... read more
As Mecklenburg County's budget cuts continue, questions abound in the community: What’s the real budget situation? What are the impacts we know about? And perhaps the biggest question: What can we do? Tonight, Crossroads Charlotte will host “A Community Responds: Cuts, Closures and Access," a gathering to address the real-life impact of the budget. The... read more
Schools and libraries are not the only Mecklenburg County services that are facing deep budget cuts in the coming fiscal year. The County Manager has directed departments such as Park and Recreation to reduce their budgets to help cover a projected $85 million gap. For the Park and Recreation department, this means reducing temporary labor, building and equipment repairs, off duty security... read more
