Participatory Budgeting Cambridge Real Money! Real Power!

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Participatory Budgeting Cambridge Real Money! Real Power!

1. Welcome & Introductions 2. Introduction to PB in Cambridge 3. The Steering Committee: Who & What 4. Q & A 5. Next Steps Agenda

A democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget What is participatory budgeting? Real Power over Real Money!

How it works Brainstorm ideas Develop proposals Fund and implement projects Vote What is participatory budgeting?

Transparency Accountability Deeper democracy More equity in public spending More informed and empowered citizens Stronger communities Why participatory budgeting?

Latin America Europe Asia Africa North America Porto Alegre, Brazil 1,500+ PB processes in the world! Cities, States, Counties, Public housing, Schools, Community organizations Where has PB worked?

Basic Info:  Cambridge residents will decide how to spend $500,000 in capital funds for the FY16 Capital Budget  Examples: Bike racks, playground/park improvements, sidewalk repairs, public safety equipment, community gardens, etc.  A Steering Committee will oversee the process  The Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP) will work with the City of Cambridge and the Steering Committee to implement the process PB in Cambridge

Rough Timeline:  Review the Rules: Nov 2014  Collect Ideas: Dec 2014  Develop Proposals: Jan-Feb 2015  Vote: March 2015 PB in Cambridge

What it does:  Review the Rules and Answer Key Questions  Leadership & Oversight  Targeted Engagement  Logistical Support  Voting Facilitation Vallejo, CA Steering Committee

 Community members  Local community-based and non-profit organizations  Key experts Who it includes: Poitou-Charentes Region, France Steering Committee

Key Dates  November 5 th at 5pm: Deadline for Steering Committee applications  November 10th: Steering Committee members announced  Monday, November 17th: First Steering Committee meeting from 6-8pm in the Sophie Room at City Hall.  Monthly Steering Committee meetings from December- April

Other Ways to Get Involved Participate in PB assemblies and meetings, and vote! Volunteer Host PB assemblies or meetings Engage your friends and neighbors Spread the word to your networks!!

City of Cambridge Website: Facebook: The Participatory Budgeting Project Website: Facebook: facebook.com/ParticipatoryBudgetingProject Stay Connected!