Dear Neighbor,
This year, I am hosting Participatory Budgeting (PB) assemblies to bring the community together and begin idea collection. I invite you all to attend and share with your neighbors, to ensure this year we have as many community members involved as possible. Below are the first two assembly dates and information on the PB process, including this year’s anticipated timeline. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the link below.
If you have any questions or have difficulty registering or submitting an idea to the website, please call my office Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 5 PM at 718-931-1721 or at District13@council.nyc.gov.
Assembly Dates
Wednesday, September 28th at Bronx House (990 Pelham Parkway S, Bronx, NY 10461) from 7 PM to 9 PM
Friday, October 7th at Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club (550 Balcom Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473) from 7 PM to 9 PM
| Register Here |
What is Participatory Budgeting?
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process where community members directly decide how to spend a part of their Council Member’s $1M discretionary funding. Community members propose ideas that meet local needs in their districts, such as improvements to schools, parks, libraries, public housing, and other public spaces. Through a public vote, residents determine which proposals to fund.
How long is Participatory Budgeting process?
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is held each year, with idea collection and volunteer recruitment beginning in September and October of each year. The PB Timeline will run from September to June of each year; exact dates may vary year to year.
Participatory Budgeting Timeline
September 2022 to October 2022 - Idea Collection and Volunteer Recruitment
Through community meetings, residents brainstorm ideas and recruit Budget Delegates for the current cycle.
October 2022 to January 2023 - Proposal Development
Budget Delegates transform ideas into full proposals, with support from city agencies and staff. Delegates narrow down proposals and select projects that meet the needs of the community.
March 2023 to April 2023 - GOTV and Vote Week
Once proposals have been determined, Budget Delegates and residents get out the vote and prepare for a nine-day community vote.
May 2023 to June 2023 - Evaluation and Planning
Winning projects are included in the New York City’s upcoming fiscal year budget. Staff and stakeholders evaluate the process and oversee the implementation of winning projects by agencies.
How to Submit Ideas Online
The Participatory Budgeting Idea Map is now live and ready to accept your ideas. When submitting an idea, please be sure to select ‘District 13’ so your idea is considered for our community. To submit an idea, click the link below.
| Submit Ideas Here |
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