GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2018-2020 BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEES OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL HOLD REGIONAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2018-2020 BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET, AS FOLLOWS:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 (Hearing begins at 10:00 a.m.)

• Fairfax County – Fairfax County Government Center (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035)

• Roanoke – Virginia Western Community College, Whitman Theatre (3099 Colonial Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA  24015)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 (Hearings begin at 12:00 noon)

• Hampton – Christopher Newport University, David Student Union (Newport News, VA 23606)

• Richmond – Science Museum of Virginia, Dewey Gottwald Center, (2301 W. Leigh St., Richmond, VA 23220)

The purpose of the hearings is to receive comments on the Governor's proposed amendments to the 2018-20 biennial state budget.  Those persons wishing to speak may register at each hearing site no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the hearing.

Speakers will be taken in the order of registration.  Each person may register only one speaker at a time.  Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes or less.  Speakers representing groups and organizations should consolidate remarks to reduce duplication.  Persons unable to attend may comment in writing to either:

Delegate S. Chris Jones
P.O. Box 406
Pocahontas Building
Richmond, Virginia 23218

OR

Senator Thomas K. Norment, Jr.
Senator Emmett W. Hanger, Jr.
P.O. Box 39
Pochahontas Building
Richmond, Virginia 23218

People with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by calling (804) 698-7480.    All requests for reasonable accommodations must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday December 17^th, 2018.     Upon request, sign language interpreters will be provided at the specific locations as identified in this Public Hearing Notice.