Local Government Food Policy Database
Participatory Budgeting Process, Resolution No. 12-064 N.C.
| Jurisdiction Name | Vallejo |
| State / Province | CA |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 115,942 |
| Population Range | 50,000 to 249,999 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF |
| Policy Type | resolution |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | budget, community garden, education, fresh produce, nutrition, nutrition education, participatory budgeting, public funds, tax |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Vallejo City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Office of the City Manager, Planning Division, Department of Public Works, The Participatory Budgeting Project, Vallejo People |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | $146500 |
| Funding Sources | Measure B sales tax revenue (30% of the 1% sales tax monies) |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Established participatory budgeting that enabled Vallejo residents to vote on projects to receive Measure B funds; 2013 Participatory Budgeting Cycle provided $146,500 in funding for community garden projects |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.ci.vallejo.ca.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=55691 http://www.ci.vallejo.ca.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=65237 |
