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Fort Worth Budget Town Halls Continue Through Sept. 3

The City of Fort Worth is hosting district budget meetings through September 3 to allow residents to review the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget before the final vote.

Sasha Esparza

August 18, 20262 min read

Civic Budgeting - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Civic Budgeting - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Residents across Fort Worth have multiple opportunities over the coming weeks to examine the city’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The City of Fort Worth is organizing a series of district-specific meetings designed to inform the public and gather input prior to the City Council’s decision on the budget and tax rate.

Each session will feature a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer period, according to city officials. These events are also being broadcast live on the city’s official website and YouTube channel. The fiscal year in question runs from October 1 through September 30.

The schedule for the remaining district budget meetings includes the following dates and locations:

Tuesday, Aug. 18: District 6 at 6 p.m., Crowley ISD Multipurpose Sports Complex Community Room, 9900 Hemphill St.

Wednesday, Aug. 19: District 8 at 6 p.m., Highland Hills Community Center, 1600 Glasgow Road.

Thursday, Aug. 20: District 9 at 6 p.m., Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail.

Saturday, Aug. 22: District 11 at 10 a.m., Worth Heights Community Center, 3551 New York Ave.

Monday, Aug. 24: District 2 at 6 p.m., Northside Community Center, 1100 NW 18th St.

Thursday, Aug. 27: District 4 at 6 p.m., Northpark YMCA, 9100 N. Beach St.

Monday, Aug. 31: District 5 at 6 p.m., Eastside YMCA, 1500 Sandy Lane.

Wednesday, Sept. 2: District 3 at 6 p.m., R.D. Evans Community Center, 3242 Lackland Road.

Thursday, Sept. 3: District 10 at 6 p.m., Compass Church - North Fort Worth, 12512 NW Highway 287.

The series began on August 12 with a meeting for District 7 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. These public forums follow the presentation of the recommended fiscal year 2027 budget to the City Council by the city manager on August 11.

In addition to attending meetings, residents may provide feedback by contacting their council members directly, speaking during public comment periods at City Council meetings, or submitting questions via the city’s online budget page. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on the final budget and tax rate on September 15.

Source: yahoo.com.

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Sasha Esparza

Sasha Esparza writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Fort Worth.

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