In June Governor Gregoire announced a new state budget process for the 2011-13 biennium. Her intention is to develop a new biennial budget with more transparency, community involvement, and expert outside advice.

As a part of this process the Task Force will hit the road to hold several public hearings this summer across the state.  The focus of the hearings will be to share the budget decisions facing Washington and the resources that will be available for the budget.

In addition, the hearings will provide an opportunity for the public to share their ideas and thoughts about what services the government should and should not deliver.

To date four public hearings have been scheduled.

July 19 – Tacoma – 7:00-9:00 p.m.
University of Washington – Tacoma, Phillip Hall, Milgard Assembly Room, 1900 Commerce St.

July 21 – Everett – 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Everett Community College, Parks Building, Multi-Purpose Room, 2000 Tower St.

July 27 – Vancouver – 7:00-9:00 p.m
WSU-Vancouver, Admin Bldg., Room 110, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue

July 29 – Spokane – Time TBA
Spokane City Hall, City Council Chambers, 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd.