Participatory Budgeting (PB)

In the 48th ward, we use Participatory Budgeting (PB) to empower our community members to determine how to spend allocated funds — called “menu funds” — for ward infrastructure improvements.

PB is a democratic process in which community members decide how to spend $1 million towards permanent infrastructure improvements in our ward. It gives people real power over real money. Project ideas are generated and voted on by you: the community.

Voting is OPEN for PB 2026!

View the 2026 Participatory Budgeting ballot here. Cast your vote online here, or at one of four in-person voting sites:

Voting is open Friday, January 30 - Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Join us for a 2026 PB Info Session on Wednesday, February 18.

Submit a project for future consideration

We are always taking submissions from the community for future PB funding ideas. Use one of the forms below to submit your idea for consideration.

  • Have an idea for a special project? Use this form to share it with our office.

  • Is there a repair that you think needs special attention? Use this form to share it with us.

Previous PB projects

Thanks to all of the participants who have submitted and voted on projects, helping to determine how we should spend $1 million of our infrastructure budget here in the 48th ward.

View previous proposed projects (and winners!) here: