Former City Council Member Laurie Cumbo celebrates funding allocated to P.S. 241 as part of participatory budgeting, a process that empowers local residents to vote on neighborhood improvement projects. This year's Participatory Budgeting Vote Week runs from March 29 to April 6, allowing New Yorkers aged 11 and older to engage in decision-making for projects affecting schools, parks, and libraries. With participation from six Brooklyn districts, residents will have the opportunity to choose from various community enhancement proposals, contributing to the betterment of their neighborhoods and fostering civic engagement.
P.S. 241 received funding from participatory budgeting, highlighting community engagement in the allocation of resources for local improvements.
The Participatory Budgeting Vote Week, from March 29 to April 6, allows New Yorkers aged 11 and up to vote on projects that enhance their communities.
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams urges participation: 'I encourage ... to vote for their favorite projects to improve their communities.'
Brooklyn districts will vote on diverse projects enhancing public spaces, including schools, parks, and libraries, actively involving residents in their community development.
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