Budget Week
Join us for five virtual Budget Town Halls beginning on Monday August 31st at 6pm.
Go to Facebook.com/ChicagoMayorsOffice each day to participate. The recorded videos for each session will also be posted here.
Have a question for the City’s Budget Director or one of our participating department Commissioners? Ask a question about the City of Chicago 2021 Budget
“State of the Budget” Kick-Off on August 31st 6pm
Then, Join Budget Director Susie Park each day for a different Budget Week Topic
Public Safety
Tuesday September 1nd 6pm
Topics include police, fire and emergency operations budgets, violence prevention
Human Services
with Department of Family and Support Services Commissioner Lisa Morrison-Butler, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady, and Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Commissioner Rachel Arfa
Wednesday September 2rd 6pm
Topics include youth services, homelessness support services, services for people with disabilities, services to persons living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS, communicable diseases surveillance, mental health, lead poisoning prevention budgets,violence prevention.
Infrastructure
with Department of Transportation Commissioner Gia Biagi, Department of Water Management Commissioner Randy Conner, and Department of Streets and Sanitation Commissioner John Tully
Thursday September 3th 6pm
Topics include transportation, lighting, street resurfacing, bridges, water projects, rodent control, tree trimming, garbage and recycling budgets
Neighborhood and Economic Development
with Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox, Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara, and Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections Commissioner Rosa Escareno
Friday September 4th 6pm
Topics include planning and development, housing, business licensing, small business support