Ward 6 Democrats present...

What does the gap in the D.C. budget mean to you!?

The city is facing spending pressures upwards of $200 million this year and the Chief Financial
Officer, Natwar Ghandi, warns revenue could fall as much as $500 million short for next
year.All that spells tough decisions facing the Mayor and City Council to balance the budget.

Join the Ward 6 Democrats on Thursday, February 18, 2010 to start a conversation about the
budget, how the city should face the challenge, and what choices have to be made to close the
gap.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Southeast Branch Library (downstairs)

403 7th Street SE
(Accessible via Eastern Market Metro)

Be sure to join us after the meeting for our own

gap closing initiative – have a drink or dinner at
Tunnicliff’s!

Our panelists:

Ed Lazere, Executive Director, DC Fiscal Policy Institute  How does the city build a fair
budget and what are options to raise revenue?

Julia Christian, Executive Director, CHAMPS - Capitol Hill's Chamber of Commerce 

How do decisions impact our local businesses -- engines for our neighborhoods and local job
creation?