What is Participatory Budgeting?

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. District 34 and community members suggested over 80 ideas in 2024 (FY25) to improve the district and we narrowed it down to 8 projects to vote on to be funded in the upcoming City Council budget. You all voted, and the winners are below!

IDEA SUBMISSION PHASE

We are in the Idea Submission phase. What do you want me to spend my money on?

Submit your ideas here: BIT.LY/D34Ideas

Tabling for PB Idea Collection –  Come say hi to the team in person to submit your ideas, or learn more about PB projects.

• Bushwick
  • Dekalb Library | Mobile Office Hrs 10/25 10am-1pm
  • Maria Hernandez Park 11/01 11am-1pm
  • Maria Hernandez Park E-Waste Event 11/2 10am-2pm
• Ridgewood
  • Fenix | 10/23 1pm-3pm 
  • Rudy’s Block Party | 10/26 12pm-5pm
• Southside –
  • MS50 | 10/21 1pm-3pm
  • District Office | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-5pm
• South Williamsburg
  • El Puente & Mobile Office Hours | 10/16 10am-1pm
  • El Puente & Mobile Office Hours | 11/ 13 10am-1pm

Assemblies for PB – Come learn more about PB in one of our assemblies and learn about how you can get involved to be a budget delegate.

• School Assembly Zoom
  • October 29th at 11 am and 4 pm
• General online Assembly
  • November 5th at 6 pm
  • Click here to register

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.

FY25 WINNERS!

FY24 WINNERS!