The City of Ames budget process kicks off in the fall with the annual Town Budget Meeting. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the City Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 515 Clark Ave.

A brief overview of the City’s budget, including revenue and expenses, will be presented. This is followed by a time for citizens to give input and ask questions regarding the coming year’s budget. The meeting is broadcast live on City Channel 12 and streamed live at www.cityofames.org and on the City's Facebook page. Viewers may call in questions to 515.239.5214 or submit questions through the live Facebook broadcast in the comments section.

The Town Budget Meeting begins the months-long process of developing the City’s annual operating and capital improvements budget. The public is encouraged to attend. City of Ames current and past financial documents are available on the City’s website at www.cityofames.org/finance