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Beverly Hills Presents 2009-2010 Budget Outlook |
For Immediate Release
April 2, 2009
Contact: Cheryl Burnett
(310) 285-2454
Beverly Hills Presents 2009-2010 Budget Outlook
City Council to Hold Study Sessions to Discuss Municipal Budget
Beverly Hills, CA – The City of Beverly Hills will begin its public review of the fiscal year 2009-2010 budget process this month, with three public study sessions designed to discuss funding options, potential budget cuts and priorities for the City Council.
The City’s budget reflects the community’s priorities and impacts every resident, business and visitor. The budget affects how public safety, parks, roads, sanitation, parking and services are funded and maintained for the community. Cities are required by law to have a balanced budget.
The City’s budget process and funding options will be discussed at the following meetings:
• April 7th - Overview of budget process, fiscal management principles and efficiency measures already implemented
• April 14th - Discussion of economic climate in Beverly Hills, budget projections for the coming year, and departmental presentations on possible budget reduction scenarios
• April 21st - Final presentations and Council discussion of budget funding options
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City of Beverly Hills Installs New Mayor and Vice Mayor |
For Immediate Release
March 25, 2009
Contact: Cheryl Burnett
(310) 285-2454
City of Beverly Hills Installs New Mayor and Vice Mayor
Mayor Nancy Krasne and Vice Mayor Jimmy Delshad Take Oath of Office
Beverly Hills, CA – The City of Beverly Hills installed the Honorable Nancy Krasne as the 84th Mayor of the City. The current City Council formally certified the results of the general municipal election conducted on March 3, 2009. The new City Council then took the oath of office with a community installation ceremony to take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. The Honorable Jimmy Delshad, a member of the Beverly Hills City Council since 2003, was sworn in as Vice Mayor. Other members of the City Council include the former Mayor Barry Brucker, and newly elected councilmembers Honorable William Warren Brien, M.D. and Honorable John Mirisch. The Honorable Eliot Finkel will be sworn in to his second term as City Treasurer on March 31.
The five members of the City Council are elected to four-year terms and the position of mayor is rotated annually among the Councilmembers. The mayor serves as the presiding officer and acts as Chair at all City Council meetings, is the spokesperson for the City Council and is the City’s ceremonial representative at public events and functions. Originally elected to the City Council in May 2007, Mayor Krasne previously served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Architectural Commission and on the Planning Commission. A 35-year Beverly Hills area resident, Mrs. Krasne served as a board |
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Beverly Hills Public Library Named One of Americas Star Libraries |
Beverly Hills Public Library Named One of America’s Star Libraries
For Immediate Release March 9, 2009
Contact: Cheryl Burnett
(310) 285-2454
Beverly Hills Public Library Named One of America’s Star Libraries
BHPL Ranks in Top 3% Nationwide
Beverly Hills, CA – The Beverly Hills Public Library (BHPL) has been awarded four stars by the prestigious Library Journal, making it one of the top 12 libraries in California and in the highest three percent nationwide. BHPL was one of only 256 libraries out of 7,115 nationwide to be awarded a three, four or five star rating.
The February issue of Library Journal ranked libraries based on per capita statistics, including circulation, visits, total program attendance and public internet terminal uses. In their article, “America’s Star Libraries: The LJ Index of Public Library Service 2009," authors Ray Lyons and Keith Curry Lance rated the nation’s public libraries on quantity of services provided on a per capita basis, to assess the services patrons received from libraries based on how much they are used.
“The Beverly Hills Public Library is thrilled to receive a four star rating, which recognizes the commitment and dedication of our entire staff to delivering top-notch library services to the local community,” said Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City Librarian. |
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