From Budget Cuts to a People's Budget?

A Panel Discussion on Participatory Budgeting

This panel discussion will explore how New York's budget crises and lack of accountability might be addressed by opening up budgeting to the public. Chicago Alderman Joe Moore will share his experience with participatory budgeting, in which he invited residents of his ward to directly decide how to spend his $1.3 million discretionary budget. Invited New York City Council Members, Community Board representatives, and community activists will then respond to Moore's presentation, discussing if and how community members could be more involved in budget decisions in New York.
Speakers Include:
 
Joe Moore
Chicago Alderman
Brad Lander
New York City Council Member for District 39
Fernando Tirado
District Manager, Bronx Community Board 7
Anne Washington
Community Voices Heard
Moderated by Eve Baron, Pratt Institute

 
Please RSVP to Josh Lerner at:
joshalerner [at] gmail.com