The City of Tombstone is calling its citizens to actively participate in shaping the future of their community through two upcoming public hearings. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., local residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and the Primary Property Tax Levy. The hearings will be held at Schieffelin Hall, located at 402 E. Fremont Street, a familiar and historical backdrop for city discourse.
According to the announcement made on the city's official website, the aim of these meetings is to gather public input without engaging in direct discussion with the Mayor and City Council members. However, following the closing of the hearings, there will be an action item on the agenda to potentially discuss and further analyze the proposed budget and tax levy. Engaged citizens are encouraged to quickly submit any specific questions or concerns they might have in writing to City Clerk Charisa Presti by July 10 to ensure they are addressed.
For those interested in the financial and administrative direction of Tombstone, these hearings present a crucial moment to be heard. It's a process that, while technical, impacts everyone - from the small business owners on Allen Street to the families that fill the local schools. Transparency and community input are cornerstones of Tombstone's governance, allowing the polity a chance to hold their representatives accountable and to participate in the financial planning of their city.
City Clerk Charisa Presti has urged residents to make their voices heard by submitting any questions to her office at City Hall, located at 613 E. Allen Street, Tombstone, Arizona 85638, before the stipulated deadline. This is an opportunity for the public to ensure that their concerns are not merely heard but are also actively considered by the city administration. The upcoming hearings serve to remind us all that civic engagement does not, and should not, cease at the ballot box.
