The People's Budget

*This update was sent via email on October 10, 2023

Voting is LIVE for The People's Budget: Seattle's Historic $27 Million Participatory Budgeting Process! Visit pbseattle.org to vote online, learn about upcoming voting events, and stay updated.

From October 10th - November 12th, the people of Seattle will vote on how to spend $27 million of public funds to positively impact our community!

There are 18 proposals on the ballot across 5 key focus areas:

• Housing and physical spaces
• Mental health
• Youth and children
• Economic development
• Crisis and wellness

The City of Seattle will then implement the proposals that receive the highest votes. Remember, anyone who is at least 15 years of age and lives, works, or plays in Seattle is eligible to vote!

 Event Reminders 

 Join us THIS Friday 10/13 at Washington Hall from 4pm - 8pm for the $27 Million Dollar Vote Event !

Featuring free food and refreshments from local businesses and music by DJ Toya B. this event will be an opportunity to learn about proposals on the ballot, celebrate the People's Budget, and vote! The first 100 voters to cast their ballot at this event will receive a gift card, no RSVP is needed - see you there!   

 Join our Community Engagement Partners this week!

The People's Budget vote phase will feature events from our incredible partners - check out the events this week, and visit pbseattle.org/events to stay up to date about upcoming opportunities to vote live!

Wednesday, Oct 11th

$27 Million Vote Pop-Up, hosted by PBP
4pm - 7pm
Made Space
2022 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122

The People’s Budget Vote, hosted by Danitra Hunter

1pm - 7pm
The West Seattle Food Bank
3419 SW Morgan St
Seattle, WA 98126

Thursday, Oct 12th

The People’s Budget Vote, hosted by Danitra Hunter

4pm - 8pm

West Seattle YMCA (Rotary Room)

3622 SW Snoqualmie St

Seattle, WA 98126

Friday, Oct 13th

Community Coat Drive, hosted by Community Passageways
3pm - 6pm
Community Passageways

2300 S Jackson Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98144

Community GOTV Event, hosted by The Elite Collective
3pm - 7pm
Rainier Beach Community Center

8825 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

Please help us spread the word and get out the vote!  We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event, practicing democracy and celebrating with you! 

-The PB Seattle Team

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