The legislative money committees will hold their regional budget hearings in five locations on January 3, 2014. This is an opportunity for citizens to have their voices heard by some of the most powerful members of the General Assembly. The Campaign for Children’s Mental Health will once again be seeking to have a presence at all five hearings, and we need your help! Details of the hearings are below. If you would like to speak at one of the hearings, please contact us at margaret@vakids.org. We will provide talking points and more logistical information closer to the time. Thank you!

Regional Public Hearing on Governor’s Proposed 2014-2016 Biennial State Budget: 

Friday, January 3, 2014 in the following locations:

Fairfax County-Fairfax Co. Government Ctr., Board of Supervisors Auditorium.  Hearing begins at 10:00 a.m.
Harrisonburg-James Madison University, Festival Student & Conference Center.  Hearing begins at 12:00 noon
Hampton-Thomas Nelson Community College, Auditorium.  Hearing begins at 12:00 noon
Blacksburg-Virginia Tech, Graduate Life Center.  Hearing begins at 12:00 noon
Richmond Area-General Assembly Building, House Room D.  Hearing begins at 12:00 noon

*Accommodations for individuals with hearing impairment may be made by calling (804) 698-7480 beginning Monday, December 2, 2013.  All requests for individuals with hearing impairment must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2013.

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