Dear neighbors,

 

We all know that this is a tough time financially for our city and our state. This year's budget is likely to be one of the leanest in recent memory, with many services and institutions on the line for potential cuts. At the same time, it is our responsibility to explore options for increasing revenue to maintain essential services and a strong city.
 
The City Council plays a role in negotiating the City's final budget, and before we take on that task, my colleagues in the Council's Progressive Caucus and I would like to hear what you have to say. Follow this link to make your voice heard on the choices the city should make in these tough economic times.
 
Your input can be a valuable part of this process, and we want you to weigh in on the options we have for making cuts and raising revenue. I hope you will join up with interested New Yorkers from around the city to fill out this survey. And once you are done, please forward the link to your friends.
 
Thanks for your participation, and look out for a report back on what we learn from this survey in a few weeks. 
 

P.S. If you believe, as I do, that funding for the Department of Cultural Affairs, museums, theaters, galleries and the arts is important, I hope that you will add this to the written comments section of the survey.