Washington residents will soon get to weigh in on the state budget process.
Gov. Christine Gregoire’s budget staff is holding a series of hearings around the state to talk about the upcoming 2011-2013 budget, which is already estimated to be short by at least $3 billion.
The first meeting is on Monday, at the Tacoma campus of the University of Washington.
A pool of nearly three dozen outside experts – including representatives from government, business, labor and nonprofits – will help guide the governor’s new budget planning. Several members from the panel will attend the meetings, and Gregoire will attend Monday’s meeting.
Three other meetings in Everett, Vancouver and Spokane will take place throughout the rest of the month. (AP)
