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 has closed for PB 2026! View the winners here. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates about PB 2027.
Submit a project for future consideration
We are always taking submissions from the community for future PB funding ideas. To submit a project idea, use this form.
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: