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Welcome to the City of Longmont's weekly e-News update.
City Offices Closed on Thursday and Friday
The City is closed on Thanksgiving Day and on Friday November 27. As one component of balancing the 2009 budget, the City will be closed the day after Thanksgiving. This means that Longmont employees will have the day off without pay as a mandatory furlough day, a move that will save the City approximately $204,500 citywide, of which $130,900 will be from the general fund. The Longmont Ice Pavilion will be open for public skating from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and all public safety and 24/7 operations will not be affected.
Volunteers Needed to Prepare Taxes
Volunteers are needed to prepare taxes for low- to moderate-income taxpayers for the 2009 tax season. The volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is sponsored by the IRS. No experience is necessary as VITA provides training. Call Deborah or Mark at 303-678-5327.
City Offers Tips on Reducing Prescription Costs
Depending on your individual situation, opportunities may exist to reduce out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. Taking the extra effort to ask questions and do some research may result in significant discounts on prescriptions at many retailers. Read an article from the City of Longmont on tips on how to deal with the rising cost of prescription drugs.
Deadline for PD Review Panel is Monday, November 23
Longmont City Manager Gordon Pedrow is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the Longmont Police Department Professional Standards Review Panel. The panel reviews highly confidential information including internal investigations and allegations of misconduct. Read the list of special requirements for this position on the City's Web site. Application deadline is Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5 p.m. Call 303-651-8649 for more information.
Mayor Baum Invited to Seminar
Longmont Mayor Bryan Baum was invited to participate in the Program on Transition and Leadership for Newly Elected Mayors held at the John F. Kennedy School of Government in Cambridge, Massachusetts from November 18 - 20, 2009. Co-hosted every two years by the Institute and the US Conference of Mayors, the seminar introduces new mayors to the perspective of successful mayors and others who have dealt with the challenges of governing in the complex environment of urban politics. All expenses including travel and accommodations were paid by the The Institute of Politics at the school.
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