What Is Participatory Budgeting?
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process where community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. District 34 and community members suggested over 80 ideas in 2025 (FY26) to improve the district and we narrowed it down to 12 projects to vote on to be funded in the upcoming City Council budget.
🗳️Voting Phase 🗳️
All ideas have been submitted, now it’s time to vote on which idea you think is worth funding!
Submit your votes online here: PBNYC – Cast your ballot
Or vote in person at the following sites:
🟩 Permanent Voting Sites
CM Gutierrez District Office (244 Union Ave)
• Mon 3/31 to Fri 4/4: 10 AM – 5 PM
Riseboro (85 Melrose)
• Mon 3/31 to Fri 4/4: 10 AM – 6 PM
State Senator Salazar’s Office (212 Evergreen Ave)
• Mon 3/31 to Thu 4/3: 11 AM – 4 PM
Assembly Member Davila’s Office (673 Hart St)
• Mon 3/31 to Fri 4/4: 9 AM – 5 PM
El Puente HQ (211 South 4th St)
• Mon 3/31 to Fri 4/4: 10 AM – 6 PM
El Puente Berry St (69 South 10th St)
• Sat 3/29 & Sat 4/5: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Mon 3/31 to Fri 4/4: 10 AM – 6 PM
El Puente Williams Plaza (323 Roebling St)
• Sat 3/29 & Sat 4/5: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Mon 3/31 to Fri 4/4: 10 AM – 6 PM
El Puente MS50 (183 South 3rd St)
• Mon 3/31 to Sat 4/5: 2 PM – 8 PM
El Puente Independence Towers (114 Taylor St)
• Sat 3/29: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Mon 3/31 to Thu 4/3: 10 AM – 9 PM
• Fri 4/4: 10 AM – 5 PM
El Puente Taylor Wythe (80 Clymer St)
• Mon 3/31 to Thu 4/3: 10 AM – 9 PM
El Puente Bushwick Center (311 Central Ave)
• Sat 3/29 & Sat 4/6: 10 AM – 2 PM
• Mon 3/31 to Fri 4/4: 10 AM – 6 PM
🟨 Pop-Up Sites
Fenix Car Service (586 Seneca Ave)
• Tue 4/1: 2 PM – 4 PM
• Fri 4/4: 2 PM – 4 PM
🟦 Community Event Sites
Repair Fest – Mayday (Clean Bushwick Initiative)
• Sat 3/29: 12 PM – 4 PM
Maria Hernandez Park (92 Irving Ave)
• Sat 3/29: 11 AM – 1 PM
Fermi Playground (125 Central Ave)
• Sat 4/5: 10 AM – 12 PM (Cleanup)
Dekalb Library (790 Bushwick Ave)
• Tue 4/1 & Thu 4/3: 2 PM – 4 PM
Moore Street Market (110 Moore St)
• Tue 4/1 & Wed 4/2: 2 PM – 4 PM
🟪 Street Outreach Sites
Bedford Avenue
• Tues 4/1: 10 AM – 12 PM
• Thu 4/3: 2 PM – 4 PM
Marcy Avenue
• Sat 4/5: 10 AM – 12 PM
Projects To Be Voted On
How Does It Work?
Idea Collection and Volunteer Recruitment
October – November 15th
Through community meetings, residents brainstorm ideas and recruit Budget Delegates for the current cycle. Submit ideas: BIT.LY/D34Ideas
Proposal Development
November– February
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.
GOTV and Vote Week
Vote week is March 29th to April 16th!
Once proposals have been determined, Budget Delegates and residents get out the vote and prepare for a nine-day community vote.
Evaluation and Planning
April – June
Winning projects are included in New York City’s upcoming fiscal year budget.
Previous Winners!
FY25 Winners!
FY24 Winners!
