The County Board Finance and Audit Committee has scheduled four public hearings to gauge public interest and priorities for the 2010 budget. County Executive Scott Walker will not release his version of the budget until September 24th, after the hearings are concluded. (Hat tip: Jim Goulee)

Wednesday, September 9 - Brown Deer Public Library, 5600 West Bradley Rd.,  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 10 - Franklin Law Enforcement Center, 9455 West Loomis Rd., 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15 - Wilson Park Senior Center, 2601 West Howard Ave., 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 16 - Gordon Park Pavilion, 2828 North Humboldt Blvd., 6:00 pm to 7:30 p.m.