Metro News Release

For immediate release: July 25, 2006

Metro Riders’ Advisory Council discusses Metro budget

The Metro Riders’ Advisory Council will hold a public meeting on the fiscal year 2008 budget tonight, Tuesday, July 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Metro Headquarters, 600 Fifth Street, NW.

The Metro Riders’ Advisory Council is working to ensure that there is public input in the formulation of the FY08 budget. Tuesday night will be an opportunity for citizens to show their strong interest in seriously participating in the budget process by sharing their opinions on fare policy, Metro expenses, local subsidies, and other issues affecting Metro’s budget.

The meeting will begin with a briefing by Metro’s Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director. Metro’s Riders’ Advisory Council will ask questions of the budget officials and at 8 p.m. the public is invited to ask questions.

News release issued on July 25, 2006.