Council Member Brad Lander is who is testing out "participatory budgeting" in his district, which invites regular people to decide how government should spend $1 million in capital funding.
Want more money put toward a new school? How about more green space? Maybe a few bucks to get rid of a puddle? Or traffic calming along Ocean Parkway or Coney Island Avenue?
Then show up to one of the first series of meetings where residents are welcome to brainstorm project ideas and select budget delegates. The Kensington meeting is next month at PS 230, so get your list of ideas ready.
District 39 Neighborhood Budget Assembly
October 17, 6:30pm
PS 230 Cafeteria
1 Albemarle Road
RSVP here
Volunteers wanted: email lander@council.nyc.gov for more info.
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