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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release

January 14, 2025

City of Toronto to host two telephone town halls for the 2025 Budget, offering more ways for residents to provide input and feedback

As part of its ongoing commitment to engage residents and gather input on the 2025 Budget, the City of Toronto will hold two telephone town halls:
• Wednesday, January 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Budget Committee, will be joined by senior City staff to provide an overview of the staff-prepared 2025 Budget and offer participants the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

The telephone town halls will connect thousands of Toronto residents with their city. To participate, some residents will receive an incoming call, while others can join by dialling the toll-free number 1-833-380-0687 at the scheduled times.

Additional engagement opportunities
Toronto residents will also have the opportunity to address members of the Budget Committee in person or by video conference on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, at locations across the city.

Public meetings will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. onwards on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 21:
• Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 1, 100 Queen St. W.
• Scarborough Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 150 Borough Dr.
Wednesday, January 22:
• Etobicoke Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 399 The West Mall
• North York Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 5100 Yonge St.

Speakers are asked to register and indicate a preferred day and timeslot by emailing: buc@toronto.ca or calling: 416-392-4666 before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20. Individuals may only make one presentation and will be provided with instructions on how to join the meeting.

The meeting will be streamed live on the Toronto City Council YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/TorontoCityCouncilLive.

Written comments can be submitted to the Budget Committee by email: buc@toronto.ca or by mail: Attention Budget Committee, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., 10th floor, West Tower, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2.

Comments can also be provided to Members of Council. Contact information is available from 311 and on the City's Members of Council webpage: www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/members-of-council/.

A backgrounder on the 2025 Budget process can be found on the City’s News Releases & Other Resources webpage: www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-2025-budget-process.

More information is available on the City’s 2025 Budget webpage: www.toronto.ca/budget.

Quotes

"As we prepare for the 2025 Budget, it is crucial that every resident of Toronto has the opportunity to have their voice heard. These telephone town halls are a key part of our ongoing commitment to engage directly with communities, listen to their concerns and ensure that our budget reflects the needs and priorities of all Torontonians."
– Mayor Olivia Chow

"The voices of Torontonians are at the centre of the 2025 Budget. That's why we're offering multiple avenues for residents to share their feedback. Whether you join a telephone town hall or an in-person event, your input will help us deliver a budget that is responsive to your needs and serves the entire city."
– Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Budget Committee Chair

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto. 

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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca

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