Input sought on county’s 2011 budget

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon plans to host five community conversations starting next week for input on next year’s county budget.

The meetings in each County Council district are intended to provide an overview of the county’s financial troubles as leaders start crafting the 2011 budget. The executive and other county leaders are hoping for advice on what services to protect or cut.

Each of the following meetings is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m.:

  • Monday, Lynnwood fire station, 18800 44th Ave. W.

    May 11, Arlington City Council chambers, 110 E. Third St.

    May 12, Mill Creek City Council chambers, 15728 Main St.

    May 13, Monroe fire station, 163 Village Court.

    May 17, Everett, Snohomish County campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave.

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