The City Council of Arlington opened its doors to the public today for a thorough examination of its monetary roadmap for the upcoming year, as the city embarked on a pivotal hearing on the future management of its funds. Set within the walls of the Council Chamber, nestled between the arterial structures of City Hall and the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, local governance tackled the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget, sized at an ambitious $722 million.