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Grassroots Ballot Initiative Empowers Neighborhoods with Participatory Budgeting

Residents will vote directly on how to spend $5 million in local infrastructure and public park improvement funds.

Maya Patel

Maya Patel

Oct 26, 2026•3 min read
Neighborhood residents discussing park renovation ideas during a participatory budget session.
Neighborhood residents discussing park renovation ideas during a participatory budget session. • Photography: Community Press Archive
Story Key Highlights
  • $5 million direct decision-making power by residents
  • Voting open to all residents aged 14+ regardless of citizenship status
  • Ballots available online and at local public libraries

Direct democracy is taking root in the city as the newest round of participatory budgeting kicked off this week.

Every resident aged 14 and older can cast their ballot to decide which community projects receive funding, from sidewalk curb cuts to solar streetlighting.

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