What: Public hearing on Richland County's operating budget for 2022-2023
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19
Where: Council Chambers, Richland County Administrative Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia
Watch online: This event will stream live on the County's YouTube page and on the County website.
Residents are encouraged to review the recommended Budget Book for fiscal year 2023, which details the biennial budget, by navigating to the Budget & Grants Management webpage.
Those interested in giving in-person oral comments on the budget during the public hearing should pre-register by emailing covid19@richlandcountysc.gov by 5 p.m. Friday, May 13 and include their name, email address and the specific topic they wish to speak on. Residents can also send written comments to be included in the record to the same email address by 5 p.m. May 13.
Those who pre-register to speak by the deadline will be included on the invitation list for the public hearing, which will be released by email Monday, May 16. They will then be allowed to speak during the public hearing May 19. Residents are welcome to attend the hearing even if they do not sign up to speak.