NEWS

Issue 38 would empower Clevelanders with long-overdue control over city spending: Justice B. Hill,” Cleveland.com, November 1, 2023

Should citizens decide how to spend public money?,“ Financial Times, October 30, 2023

The People’s Budget - a cornerstone of democracy: Proma Roy & Ashley E. Nickels,” Cleveland.com, October 27, 2023

“Issue 38 - putting schools and streets over stadiums: Fred Ward,” Cleveland.com, October 22, 2023

Debaters trade jabs, audience members heckle during debate over Cleveland's 'People's Budget,” Ideastream Public Media, September 24, 2023

Issue 38: Who would run a People’s Budget process?,” Signal Cleveland, October 16, 2023

“The arguments for and against Issue 38 in Cleveland,” Spectrum News 1, September 27, 2023

“People’s Budget Cleveland and City Council Square Off in Debate on Issue 38,” Cleveland Scene, September 27, 2023

Why Clevelanders Should Support Participatory Budgeting,” Cleveland Scene, September 15, 2023

Here's everything to know about Cleveland's 'People's Budget' proposal,” ideastream, August 16, 2023

Opinion: People’s Budget ballot issue seeks to bolster public role in Cleveland’s governance: Erika Anthony, José-Arnulfo Cabrera,” Cleveland.com, August 11, 2023

Cleveland City Councilman Kris Harsh Will Debate Participatory Budgeting Advocates Before November Vote,” Cleveland Scene, August 10, 2023

People's Budget to appear on Cleveland's November ballot,” Spectrum News, August 1, 2023

CLE battle over People's Budget initiative to heat up this summer and fall,” News 5 Cleveland, July 25, 2023

People’s Budget Cleveland charter amendment heading to ballot, Bibb opposes it,” Cleveland.com, July 20, 2023

'“Clevelanders could have a say in city spending after this November’s election,” Channel 19, July 22, 2023

People’s Budget amendment will be on November ballot: Now the messaging war begins,” Signal Cleveland, July 20, 2023

Amid council fears, People's Budget Cleveland initiative will be on November ballot,” Channel 3, July 20, 2023

Participatory Budgeting Charter Amendment Will Be on the Ballot in Cleveland in November,” Cleveland Scene, July 20, 2023

Clevelanders will vote on 'People's Budget' in November, but city leaders push back,” ideastream, July 20, 2023

CLE council president pushes back on People’s Budget,” Fox 8, July 20, 2023

Proposed People’s Budget Cleveland charter amendment one step closer to ballot,” Cleveland.com, July 11, 2023

People's Budget' group delivers more than 10,000 signatures to Cleveland City Hall,” ideastream, July 10, 2023

People's Budget Cleveland submits signatures hoping to put initiative on November ballot,” News 5 Cleveland, July 11, 2023

People’s Budget Cleveland clears another hurdle in effort to get residents directly involved in city spending decisions,” Signal Cleveland, July 10, 2023

PB Cle Delivers 10,500 Signatures for Participatory Budgeting Ballot Initiative,” Cleveland Scene, July 11, 2023

PB Cle collected more than 10,000 signatures in six weeks,” Axios, July 11, 2023

“‘People’s Budget’: Clevelanders who want a say on city spending are seeking a November vote,” fox8.com, June 21, 2023

A close look at the People’s Budget Cleveland charter amendment: Jonathan Welle,” Cleveland.com, June 9, 2023

Op-Ed: The people’s case for the People’s Budget,“ The Land, June 6, 2023

PB CLE is collecting signatures for participatory budgeting November ballot initiative,” ideastream public media, June 1, 2023

Cleveland coalition collecting signatures for “People’s Budget” ballot initiative,” Cleveland.com, May 31, 2023

Ballot Initiative Campaign Launched to Give Residents Control Over How Cleveland Spends Part of Its Budget,” Cleveland Scene, May 30, 2023

“Campaign launches petition drive to put millions of dollars to neighborhood votes,” Signal Cleveland, May 26, 2023

PB CLE takes its plan for participatory budgeting to Cleveland voters,” ideastream public media, May 26, 2023

FAQ: The People’s Budget charter amendment and ballot initiative in Cleveland,” Signal Cleveland, May 26, 2023

"As Bibb Shows Support for Allocating $5 Million to Participatory Budgeting in Cleveland, Advocates Prepare Final Proposal," Cleveland Scene, November 15, 2022

"In Greater Cleveland, federal COVID relief for criminal justice goes mostly to pay police," Signal Cleveland, November 15, 2022

“PB In Action at MidTown Community BBQ!” The Cleveland Observer, June 15, 2022

“Campaign pushes for more public say in Cleveland's federal stimulus spending,” ideastream public media, May 13, 2022

“Listen to the people when it comes to spending tax dollars: Daniel Ortiz,” cleveland.com, March 29, 2022

”Crowdsourcing ARPA: Here’s how participatory budgeting could work in Cleveland,” The Land, March 28, 2022

"Give Clevelanders a voice in their future through participatory budgeting: Molly Martin", cleveland.com, March 25, 2022

"Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s transition team lays out hundreds of suggestions for first 100 days,” cleveland.com, January 23, 2022

Cleveland Mayor-elect Justin Bibb prepares for office, armed with big ideas and a voter mandate,” cleveland.com, November 7, 2021

The power of ALL of us,” Policy Matters Ohio, October 28, 2021

Here Were the First Ever Public Comments at Cleveland City Council Monday,” Cleveland Scene, October 5, 2021

Cleveland City Council allows public comment at regular meetings”, Cleveland 19 News, October 4, 2021

Participatory budgeting belongs at Cleveland City Hall,” Cleveland.com, Editorial Board, September 24, 2021

"Give Clevelanders a voice in their future through participatory budgeting: Molly Martin," cleveland.com, March 25, 2022

"Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s transition team lays out hundreds of suggestions for first 100 days,” cleveland.com, January 23, 2022

Cleveland Mayor-elect Justin Bibb prepares for office, armed with big ideas and a voter mandate,” cleveland.com, November 7, 2021

The power of ALL of us,” Policy Matters Ohio, October 28, 2021

Here Were the First Ever Public Comments at Cleveland City Council Monday,” Cleveland Scene, October 5, 2021

Cleveland City Council allows public comment at regular meetings”, Cleveland 19 News, October 4, 2021

Participatory budgeting belongs at Cleveland City Hall,” Cleveland.com, Editorial Board, September 24, 2021

What the Hell is Participatory Budgeting? A Primer for Cleveland Residents,” Cleveland Scene, September 14, 2021

Clevelanders urge for ‘participatory budgeting’ in city’s stimulus spending – how has it worked elsewhere?,” cleveland.com, September 13, 2021

Participatory Budgeting Cleveland (PB CLE) to launch budget recommendations,” Plain Press, August 1, 2021

Cleveland asks residents how to spend $511 million in federal stimulus; community activists urge for participatory budgeting process,” cleveland.com, July 29, 2021

“Local Grassroots Groups Launch Participatory Budgeting Cleveland (PB CLE) to Raise Resident Input on Use of Recovery Funding in Participatory Budgeting Pilot,” The Cleveland Observer, June 1, 2021

Cleveland Activists Seek Ideas For Spending Federal COVD-19 Stimulus Funds,” ideastream public media, May 4, 2021

Understanding Participatory Budgeting

Watch this video for a helpful overview of participatory budgeting’s history, principles, and process.

 

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The Participatory Budget Project has collected hundreds of examples of participatory budgeting models used across the United States and Canada. Over $400 million has been spent through PB processes to date.