Ahead of its Budget (2025-26) presentation, the Hootagalli City Municipal Council (CMC) will be holding the first round of public consultation meeting at its premises in Hootagalli KHB Colony on Jan. 8 at 3 pm. The members of the public residing in Hootagalli CMC limits can take part and come up with their suggestions and advice. Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikantha Reddy, who is also the Hootagalli CMC Administrative Officer, will preside over the meeting, according to a press release.