Syracuse, N.Y. – City of Syracuse Mayor Ben will speak on the topic of “Proposed FY2023 Budget” during a Zoom public forum from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday hosted by Syracuse University’s Thursday Morning Roundtable. This session will address the proposed FY2023 budget for the City of Syracuse, which is going through council hearings throughout April.
Mayor Ben Walsh is the 54th mayor of the City of Syracuse. He was elected in 2017, making him the first independent mayor of Syracuse in more than 100 years.
Walsh’s election was powered by a broad and diverse coalition that embraced his “Rise Above” philosophy based on service, collaboration and non-partisanship. In governing, Walsh has adhered to these principles engaging a wide spectrum of voices in local government; restoring effective working relationships at the local, state, and federal level, and generating sustained progress for the City of Syracuse. As Mayor, Walsh assembled what is considered the most diverse administration in Syracuse history. More than half of city departments are led by women or people of color. This includes his deputy mayor, chief operating officer, corporation counsel, police chief, fire chief, DPW commissioner, parks commissioner, city engineer, chief innovation and data officer, director of human resources, and communications director.
During his first three years in office, the City has experienced reductions in vacant housing, crime, and poverty and has seen an increase in high school graduation rates, household income, and private sector jobs.
Here are the details:
Presentation by Mayor Ben Walsh on “Proposed FY2023 Budget” hosted by Syracuse University’s Thursday Morning Roundtable.
8-9 a.m. Thursday, April 21
Watch: To watch and participate in the forum through a Zoom webinar, please register in advance. (after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the forum).
Past TMR Recordings: To watch past TMR Zoom public forums, visit the Syracuse University Office of Community Engagement web page.
Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR) is sponsored by Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement. TMR brings together a mix of citizens representing business, nonprofit, educational, and government organizations to examine community issues. Since its inception in 1965, more than 1,600 programs have been delivered to TMR audiences. Listen to past TMR presentations through WCNY.
