2024–25 · City-wide
Set aside 1% of budget for participatory budgeting
Dedicate at least 1% of the City budget to participatory budgeting to fund needs of historically underinvested communities and address inequities.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Set aside at least 1% of the City Budget for Participatory Budget in order to fulfill community needs.
Who it helps and why
Many historically underinvested communities need services and resources that the city is not providing. Expanding the pool of money for these communities' needs will help to redress historic racial, social, and racial inequities in Boston.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 15, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Community event
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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