PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

Cycle 8 of the Participatory Budgeting process began in August of 2022 with the Idea Collection phase. Over the summer, residents of Vallejo contributed almost 400 ideas that were categorized. In October of 2022, community volunteers titled Budget Delegates began the painstaking process of vetting ideas categorized into seven themes: City Infrastructure, Public Safety, Social Services, Parks & Recreations, Transportation, Education & Training, and Youth.

All submitted ideas can be viewed online on www.myvallejo.com Delegates worked diligently to bring forth a ten project ballot. The proposals were developed in close collaboration with City Staff liaisons, and Implementing Partners.

The Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC) is comprised of community volunteers, and it facilitates the PB process, which includes recommending program rules, planning public meetings, and conducting outreach with diverse communities. Members work with City Staff to ensure that PB Vallejo is transparent, fair, and inclusive.

Many thanks to the current and former PBSC members for their dedication to the PB process and Vallejo. Current members include: Patricia Baisden, Lynda Daniels, Patricia Hunter, Dr. Annetta Ward, Jessica Lozano, TehraLeigh Martin, Ann Adams, Loretta Gaddies, Kimberly Franco, Jonathon Keith, and Andrea Germaine.