The Okaloosa County commission announced today that budget reviews and public hearings, which are all open to the public for comment before millage and budget is finalized, are scheduled now through September.

An additional workshop for all of the Constitutional officers is also scheduled.

Residents are encouraged to review the Budget Policy document online, present ideas, ask questions and attend all Okaloosa County meetings. The Budget Policy is an annual report consisting of economic information, an overview of county revenue, expenditures and capital projects.

It provides an opportunity for the Board of County Commissioners set guiding policies for departments, encompassing staffing, compensation, capital projects and the overall FY08-09 budget.

For more information, call 850-651-7105 or 7515.

Crestview meetings will be held in the Crestview City Council Chambers, 198 N. Wilson St.

Fort Walton Beach meetings are held in the 3rd floor Commission Conference Room,1804 Lewis Turner Blvd.

July Okaloosa County Public Meeting Schedule:
July 7, 6 PM, Board of County Commission Meeting, Crestview
July 21, 8:30 AM, Board of County Commission Meeting, Ft. Walton Beach
Budget Review: July 16, 6 PM, Crestview
Budget Review: July 21, 1 PM, Ft. Walton Beach
Budget Review: July 28, 6 PM, Ft. Walton Beach

August Okaloosa County Public Meeting Schedule:
August 4, 8:30 AM, Board of County Commission Meeting, Crestview
Budget Review: August 4, 1 PM, Crestview
Budget Review: August 11, 6 PM, Ft. Walton Beach
August 18, 6 PM, Board of County Commission Meeting, Ft. Walton Beach
August 25, 6PM, Constitutional Officers Workshop, Ft. Walton Beach

September Okaloosa County Public Meeting Schedule:
September 1, 6 PM, Board of County Commission Meeting, Crestview
FY08-09 Budget Public Hearing: September 8, 6 PM, Crestview
September 15, 8:30 AM, Board of County Commission Meeting, Ft. Walton Beach
FY08-09 Final Budget Hearing: September 15, 6 PM, Ft. Walton Beach