Participatory Budgeting

What is Participatory Budgeting: 

Participatory Budgeting (PB) has been applied to thousands of budgets in the U.S. and around the globe, including city, county, state, and federal budgets; discretionary funds of elected officials; and school, school district, and university budgets and non-profits organizations. As a democratic process that gives community members direct control over how public funds are spent, Beth-El Center has adopted PB as part of its commitment to self-governance, with nearly 60% of guests participating in 2026. 

Key Steps: 

  • Designing the Process

  • Brainstorming Ideas

  • Developing Proposals 

  • Funding Winning Projects 

  • Evaluating the Process

Shared Decision-Making Power

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Equitable and Effective Spending

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Increased Engagement

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Leadership Development

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Shared Decision-Making Power ✳︎ Equitable and Effective Spending ✳︎ Increased Engagement ✳︎ Leadership Development ✳︎

2025

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  1. Proposal One: WiFi Enhancements →

2026 Ranked Choice Winning Proposal

Initiate a Productive Dialogue

Complete the form with contextual information regarding your challenges, timelines, and desired outcomes, and our team will respond promptly with an evidence-based recommendation framework.