Resident urges separate public hearing and stricter eligibility for CB11 budget submissions

Roxan Delgado, a resident who identified herself during the gallery session, urged the committee to follow the city charter's public-hearing rules and to ensure proper notice before the Oct. 31 FY2028 submission deadline. Delgado alleged that "for at least four to five years, the board has been circumventing the community by not holding public meetings on the uh fiscal year budget priorities and and requests," and said she would pursue the issue with the Borough President's office and City Planning.

Delgado questioned why people who do not live or work in Community Board 11 were allowed to submit priorities, called for a separate-day public hearing with at least 10 days' published notice and posting in local outlets, and asked staff to follow up with City Planning and the Borough President's office. The committee chair acknowledged the concern and said he would check with staff (Jeremy) and with City Planning and the BP office to clarify notice and eligibility.