City Hall, New York – Today, Speaker Corey Johnson and the New York City Council announced the voting results and winning proposals of the 2018-2019 Participatory Budgeting cycle. During the voting period, which took place from March 30th until April 7th, more than 118,000 New Yorkers voted to allocate over $39 million in capital funding for locally-developed capital projects across 32 Council Districts in New York City. In addition, Borough President Eric L. Adams also renewed his commitment to the initiative and allocated $1.1 million to various projects in participating Brooklyn Council Member districts.
There were a total of 552 voting sites located across the five boroughs, and the voting ballot was available in English and 16 other languages. Participants were able to vote online or submit the traditional paper ballot.
Of the 118,308 votes cast for this cycle, 67% were paper ballots and the remaining 33% was online voting.
Voting in Participatory Budgeting is open to all residents of participating districts who are 11 years of age and older. The sole identification requirement is proof of residency in the participating council district.
“When people become engaged, they can make a difference. Participatory Budgeting is a clear example of civic engagement. Neighbors decide where to spend their money, and they are really the ones who know the needs for their communities. The projects cover a wide array of issues, including improving lighting in NYCHA parks, making upgrades in schools and community centers, creating new playgrounds and planting trees,” said Speaker Corey Johnson. “I applaud everyone who voted. Turnout is so important. I want to thank my colleagues, staff, partners in government and volunteers for participating in this new Participatory Budgeting cycle, and alerting New Yorkers about their right to vote on these budget items. I look forward to another successful cycle next year with even larger turnout.”
“I’m so proud that District 2’s first ever Participatory Budgeting cycle saw our community get excited about civic engagement, with almost 4,800 votes cast I want to thank the local organizations, budget delegates, district committee members, vote-week volunteers, and District 2 staff that helped make our first cycle such a success. From bus countdown clocks and street resurfacing, to school upgrades throughout District 2, I’m eager to see our winning projects take shape and inspire next year’s project ideas,” said Council Member Carlina Rivera.
“As the representative of diverse communities, I have seen Participatory Budgeting provide a path to civic engagement for people who are often excluded from the decision-making processes,” said Council Member Adrienne Adams. “Having power to create proposals and put them on a ballot for a public vote is a powerful tool to bring neighbors together, to bring more transparency to our public funding and to make sure that decisions are in the interest of a broad set of community members. I’m proud to offer District 28 residents the opportunity to decide what they would like to see funded by their own tax dollars through the Participatory Budgeting process. This brings government closer to the people, where it ought to be.”
“I’m really moved that 32 council districts took part in Participatory Budgeting’s Cycle 8 this year, and I’m especially proud of District 39, where 7,500 people – the most we’ve ever seen – made their voices heard by voting in person or on line,” said City Council Member Brad Lander. “The five expense and four capital projects that won, from a sewing circle for South Asian survivors of domestic violence to a down payment for an elevator at the 7th Avenue F/G station, will benefit so many neighborhoods, parks, schools and community residents. PBNYC is grassroots democracy at its very best: Open to all, for the good of us all.”
“Every year, I look forward to seeing the new and creative ways our community members motivate their neighbors during the participatory budgeting process,” said Council Member Paul Vallone. “Here in Northeast Queens, where we had impressive turnout, voters decided to fund a gymnasium renovation at College Point’s PS 129, a Green Biome project at Bayside High School, and four NYPD security cameras for the District. I’m thrilled that the community has once again overwhelmingly embraced the success of this grassroots effort, and I look forward to continuing to grow the process next year!”
For the 2018-2019 cycle, 32 Council Members facilitated Participatory Budgeting in their districts. Below are the winning projects for each district:
District 2: Council Member Carlina Rivera
| Project | Votes | Funding Amount |
| Countdown Clocks for M9, M14A and M14D | 2,313 | $200,000 |
|
Science Mobile Carts at P.S. 34 |
2,102 | $140,000 |
| Street Resurfacing | 2,092 | $250,000/mile |
| Gym Renovation at P.S. 188 | 2,001 | $150,000 |
| Lift Installation at P.S. 40 | 1,991 | $350,000 |
District 3: Speaker Corey Johnson
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Improved Lighting for NYCHA Parks |
2,017 | $600,000 |
|
Upgrade Water Fountains for Public Schools |
1,993 | $300,000 |
|
Street Tree Protection Package |
1,953 | $200,000 |
District 4: Council Member Keith Powers
| Project | Votes | Funding Amount |
| New Tree Planting and Tree Guards | 1,579 | $150,000 |
| New Bathroom at Wagner Middle School | 1,572 | $200,000 |
| Countdown Clocks at Bus Stops | 1,555 | $200,000 |
| Tech Upgrades for District 4 Libraries | 1,257 | $250,000 |
| Tech Upgrades doe District 4 Schools | 906 | $120,000 |
District 5: Council Member Ben Kallos
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Fund Parks Districtwide |
757 | $250,000 |
|
New Trees and Guards for Sidewalks |
714 | $225,000 |
|
Laptops for 10 Public Schools |
680 | $350,000 |
District 6: Council Member Helen Rosenthal
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Technology Upgrade for 4 U.W.S Schools |
2,853 | $400,000 |
|
Bathroom Upgrades at 2 U.W.S Elementary Schools |
2,530 | $400,000 |
|
Waste Management System for NYCHA Buildings |
2,266 | $150,000 |
|
Neighborhood Tree Planting |
1,578 | $500,000 |
District
7: Council Member Mark Levine
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
P.S. 165 |
1,263 | $240,000 |
|
Bus Countdown Clocks |
1,257 | $200,000 |
|
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Elementary School |
1,217 | $200,000 |
|
Community Health Academy of the Heights |
1,139 | $200,000 |
District
8: Council Member Diana Ayala
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Technology Upgrades for East Harlem Schools |
1,312 | $175,000 |
|
Water Fountains for East Harlem Schools |
1,256 | $140,000 |
|
Hydroponic Lab Equipment for Manhattan Center |
1,232 | $170,000 |
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Technology Upgrades for South Bronx Schools |
1,370 | $175,000 |
|
Water Fountain Upgrades for South Bronx Schools |
945 |
$105,000
|
|
P.S. 43 Development of a Sensory Gym |
824 | $200,000 |
District
9: Council Member Bill Perkins
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Tech Grants for Harlem Schools |
1,737 | $400,000 |
|
Broadband Upgrades for Harlem Schools |
1,507 | $150,000 |
|
Bus Time Countdown Clocks |
1,272 | $200,000 |
|
P.S./I.S. 180 Hydroponics Lab Upgrade |
929 | $170,000 |
|
Harriet Truman Memorial Beautification Project |
829 | $175,000 |
District
10: Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
M.S. 528 Courtyard Renovation |
1,076 | $500,000 |
|
P.S. 189 Gym Renovation |
991 | $300,000 |
District
11: Council Member Andrew Cohen
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Roadway Resurfacing |
1,324 | $250,000 |
|
Technology Grants for NYPL |
1,304 | $250,000 |
|
Safety Upgrades in Woodlawn Playground |
1,256 | $400,000 |
|
Real Time Information (RTPI) |
1,071 | $200,000 |
District
15: Council Member Ritchie Torres
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Water Fountain Installation |
4,385 | $250,000 |
|
Technology Upgrades for P.S. 96 |
3,823 | $200,000 |
|
Security Cameras for District 15 |
3,820 | $150,000 |
|
New Playground for P.S. 32 |
3,199 | $200,000 |
|
Video/Audio Upgrades for Cafeteria at P.S. 205 |
1,751 | $100,000 |
District
16: Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
SmartBoards & Laptops at Bronx School for LGJ |
1,926 | $180,000 |
|
Security Cameras |
1,793 | $105,657 |
|
Audio/Visual Tech. Upgrades for Girls Prep. Academy |
1,627 | $200,000 |
|
Playground Renovation at Butler Houses |
1,559 | $500,000 |
District
17: Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
M.S. 302 Playground Surveillance Cameras |
966 | $450,000 |
|
Folding partition Wall for Gym |
751 | $300,000 |
|
P.S. 352 Sensory Room |
354 | $150,000 |
District
19: Council Member Paul Vallone
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
P.S. 129 Gymnasium Renovation |
2,009 | $400,000 |
|
Green Biome at Bayside High School |
1,807 | $500,000 |
|
NYPD Security Cameras |
1,574 | $141,000 |
District
22: Council Member Costa Constantinides
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Water Bottle Refilling Stations |
1,430 | $285,000 |
|
Real Time Information (RTPI) |
1,191 | $180,000 |
|
Library Revitalization Supplement |
1,139 | $250,000 |
|
Classroom Electrical Upgrades |
1,021 | $150,000 |
|
Update High School Speed WiFi |
946 | $250,000 |
District
26: Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Tech Upgrades for Schools |
3,484 | $400,000 |
|
Tech Upgrades for 5 Libraries |
2,278 | $450,000 |
|
P.S. 150 Hydroponics Science Lab |
2,022 | $200,000 |
|
P.S. 112 Bathroom Renovations |
1,973 | $200,000 |
|
Bus Time Countdown Clocks |
1,561 | $200,000 |
|
Community Center Bathroom Upgrades |
1,065 | $600,000 |
District
27: Council Member I. Daneek Miller
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Tech Upgrades at District Libraries |
625 | $400,000 |
|
21st Century Schools: P.S. 15, P.S. 360 & Riverton |
617 | $300,000 |
|
Where is my Bus? |
478 | $200,000 |
|
Supporting Young Scholars |
411 | $75,000 |
|
Beautify the Boulevard |
391 | $200,000 |
District
28: Council Member Adrienne Adams
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Tech Upgrades for P.S. 48, P.S. 55, P.S. 161, M.S. 72 & M.S. 332 |
1,132 | $175,000 |
|
Bathroom Renovations at P.S. 40, P.S. 45, P.S. 55 & P.S. 80 |
935 | $400,000 |
|
Water Fountains with Bottle Refill at J.H.S. 226 & P.S. 55 |
821 | $48,000 |
|
Five Real Time Rider Information at Bus Stops in District 28 |
801 | $200,000 |
|
Tech Upgrades for Baisley & Rochdale Libraries |
771 | $160,000 |
|
Tech Upgrades for Lefferts & South Ozone Park Library |
757 | $170,000 |
|
Renovation of Student Lounge at Richmond H.S. |
718 | $200,000 |
District
29: Council Member Karen Koslowitz
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Bathroom Renovations |
1,601 | $600,000 |
|
New Water Fountains |
1,556 | $4000,000 |
District
31: Council Member Donovan Richards
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Tech Upgrades at P.S. 156 |
2,850 | $200,000 |
|
Gym Upgrade at P.S. 195 |
2,708 | $300,000 |
|
Classroom Upgrade P.S./I.S. 270 |
2,690 | $250,000 |
|
Tech Upgrade at P.S. 251 |
2,625 | $140,000 |
|
Auditorium Upgrades at P.S. 52 |
2,579 | $250,000 |
|
SmartBoards at P.S. 183 |
1,175 | $350,000 |
|
Laptops for Learning and Service |
785 | $250,000 |
|
Basketball Courts |
693 | $500,000 |
District
33: Council Member Steve Levin
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Renovated Library for Better Learning |
1,914 | $250,000 |
|
Renovate Bathrooms for Elementary Schools |
1,711 | $400,000 |
|
Safety First around P.S. 380 |
1,701 | $300,000 |
|
New SmartBoards for P.S. 31 |
1,663 | $250,000 |
|
Make STEM |
1,541 | $350,000 |
District
34: Council Member Antonio Reynoso
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
21st Century Technology Upgrade at BK Arbor School |
3,251 | $270,000 |
|
Playground Upgrade at Williamsburg Houses |
2,301 | $500,000 |
|
More Street Trees for District 34 |
2.091 | $500,000 |
District
35: Council Member Laurie Cumbo
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Tech Upgrades for Medgar Evers College Prep |
2,555 | $100,000 |
|
Bathroom at P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud |
1,781 | $200,000 |
|
Trees along Nostrand Avenue |
1,633 | $50,000 |
|
Walt Whitman Library Young Adult Upgrades |
1,484 | $250,000 |
District
36: Council Member Robert Cornegy
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Tompkins Houses Community Center Upgrade |
1,221 | $500,000 |
|
P.S. 3 Bedford Village Gymnasium Upgrade |
1,148 | $300,000 |
|
Harmony Park Upgrade |
896 | $400,000 |
District
38: Council Member Carlos Menchaca
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Sunset Park Outdoor Stage |
4,142 | $500,000 |
|
6309 4th Avenue Senior Housing |
3,988 | $500,000 |
|
New Playground for P.S. 169 |
3,976 | $500,000 |
|
Pedestrian Safety Improvements |
3,002 | $300,000 |
|
Water Hookup for the Red Hook Community Farm |
1,814 | $500,000 |
District
39: Council Member Brad Lander
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Down Payment on Elevator at 7th Avenue F/G Station |
3,958 | $250,000 |
|
P.S. 58 Make Greener, Safer, Improved Play Yard |
3,272 | $500,000 |
|
P.S. 130: New Flooring for Safer Environment |
3,052 | $600,000 |
|
M.S. 51 New All-Gender Bathrooms & Water Fountains |
2,880 | $140,000 |
District
40: Council Member Mathieu Eugene
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Renovate Entrance at Cortelyou Road Library |
1,089 | $350,000 |
|
Parkside and Ocean Avenues Safety Improvements |
1,089 | $300,000 |
|
Upgrade School Library at P.S. 92 |
1,066 | $35,000 |
|
Remodel Class Space at P.S. 399 |
870 | $35,000 |
|
Technology Upgrade at P.S. 890 |
855 | $35,000 |
|
New Sound System for P.S. 217 |
758 | $200,000 |
|
Auditorium Upgrade at P.S. 92 |
627 | $200,000 |
District
41: Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
P.S. 284 Playground Repairs |
743 | $600,000 |
|
Lunchroom Upgrades at P.S. 5 |
663 | $300,000 |
|
Phase 2 Cameras at Langton Hughes Houses |
649 | $300,000 |
District
43: Council Member Justin Brannan
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
SmartBoards for P.S. 102 |
826 | $35,000 |
|
Security Cameras on Fifth Avenue |
798 | $75,000 |
|
SmartBoards in the Classroom P.S./I.S. 30 |
768 | $35,000 |
|
New Trees and Tree Guards |
752 | $200,000 |
|
Meeting Room Upgrade for McKinley |
551 | $250,000 |
District
45
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
P.S./I.S. 181 Lead the Way Updated Computer Lab |
1,196 | $160,000 |
|
I.S. 285 Meyer Levin STEM Lab |
962 | $350,000 |
|
MTA Real Time Passenger Information Boards |
949 | $180,000 |
|
Water Fountains & Tech Equipment Information Boards |
908 | $450,000 |
|
P.S. 208 School Updates |
884 | $350,000 |
|
P.S. 193 Auditorium Upgrade |
694 | $450,000 |
District
47: Council Member Mark Treyger
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
Technology for P.S 212 |
1,787 | $200,000 |
|
Gym Upgrade for P.S. 288 |
826 | $500,000 |
|
Hydroponics Lab for P.S. 188 |
682 | $200,000 |
|
RTPI MTA Countdown Clocks for District 47 |
479 | $200,000 |
District
49: Council Member Debi Rose
| Project | Votes |
Funding Amount |
|
STEM Carts in Schools |
1,375 | $435,000 |
|
Real Time Passenger Arrival Sign |
1,287 | $200,000 |
|
Basketball Court at Faber Park |
1,052 | $300,000 |
A map of winning projects and full voting results district by district can be viewed at www.council.nyc.gov/pb. ###