ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Orlando City Council will hold a workshop and two public hearings Monday to determinate the millage rate and budget for next year.
Officials said the budget “furthers Mayor Dyer’s continued commitment to create a city where everyone is valued and furthers investments in affordable housing, providing access to jobs and education and strengthening youth programming.”
In the budget workshop, the city will outline its preparations to respond to future economic challenges as the pandemic continues while maintaining and delivering core city services that residents depend on, officials said.
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Leaders said the workshop will also address how the proposed budget will renew and expand on the city’s efforts to create racial equity by investing in programs and resources and to refocus police funding to strengthen community policing efforts, enhancing review and training for use of force and expanding access for mental health assistance for officers.
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The meeting begins at 10 a.m.
You can watch the meeting on Channel 9′s Facebook page or here.
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