3,672 of our neighbors voted to fund Participatory Budgeting projects that address the need for school technology, flood management, fire safety, and tree protection in District 26. We received almost 1,000 more votes than last year, thanks to the tireless work of our team, budget delegates, community partners, and volunteers. From idea collection to vote week, I was thrilled at the level of community engagement throughout the Participatory Budgeting process. I look forward to fully funding these projects and bringing much-needed improvements to our community.”

We are excited to announce the winners from Cycle 14:

🏆 $250,000 for elementary school technology upgrades at Q343 Children’s Lab School, P.S. 012 James B. Colgate, P.S. 11 Kathryn Phelan, P.S. 361Q The Woodside Community School, and P.S. 166Q The Henry Gradstein School.
🏆 $250,000 for middle and high school technology upgrades at I.S. 429, Q291 Hunters Point MS, Q299 Bard High School Early College Queens, Q555 ATLAS, and Q580 Baccalaureate School for Global Education.
🏆 $250,000 for a sensory room for PS23Q @ 841.
🏆 $70,000 for a high-capacity pump for flood management in flood-prone areas in District 26.
🏆 $85,000 for a fire safety fluid delivery system at 58-80 Borden Ave.
🏆 $95,000 for tree guards across District 26.