The final public hearing on Dearborn’s proposed fiscal year 2012 budget will be held today, June 6, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers.

On Tuesday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. the city will adopt the budget and set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2012, which begins July 1, 2011.

No matter what is cut from the city to save money, including pools, library branches and the end of leaf pickup, we can all count on the city coming to residents to vote on a tax hike this year to cover the city’s massive budget shortfall.

If you have time, please try to attend both meetings this week.

If you need more information, feel free to contact your City Council office at 943-2025.