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
Policy Links: PDF
Policy type: resolution
Year: 2013
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
Support 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

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