For the first time ever, the city of Somerville is letting everyone over the age of 12 vote to decide how to spend $1 million of the mayor's money. It’s called “participatory budgeting.” Here's how it works.
There’s no preliminary election in Somerville this month, but that doesn’t mean residents aren’t casting votes. For the first time ever, the city is letting everyone over the age of 12 vote to decide how to spend $1 million. It’s called “.
” And while it’s a small slice of the city’s overall $337.4 million budget, WBUR’s Josie Guarino reports the opportunity to directly decide how to spend some of the mayor’s money is garnering a lot of interest. It also serves as a preview for Boston residents.
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