Neighborhood councils, stakeholders can weigh in on important issues on Oct. 11

This year's Citywide Congress and Community Budget Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, at City Hall.

Ths upcoming fiscal year will once again require difficult decisions to be made and Mayor Villaraigosa is looking for feedback from stakeholders and neighborhood councils.

Workshop topics will include "Cutting Through the Red Tape to Deliver for Your Neighborhood," "Forming Community Partnerships to Expand Your Neighborhood Council's Clout and Gain New Resources" and "Tools for Influencing City Government."

There will also be open forums with L.A. City Council members, DWP General Manager David Nahai and BongHwan Kim, the new general manager of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

This is your opportunity to get involved. To find out more, check in with your local neighborhood council or visit the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment's Web site by clicking here.