Seattle's Participatory Budgeting

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Process phases

1. 1
   09/01/2022 - 11/18/2022

   Planning
2. 2
   10/21/2022 - 12/15/2022

   Design

   A steering committee that represents the community creates the rules and engagement plan.

3. 3
   01/16/2023 - 03/03/2023

   Idea Collection

   Through meetings and online tools, residents share and discuss ideas for projects.

4. 4
   03/01/2023 - 06/30/2023

   Proposal Development

   Volunteer "budget delegates" develop the ideas into feasible proposals.

5. 5
   06/30/2023 - 07/28/2023

   Vote

   Residents vote on the proposals that most serve the community's needs.

6. 6
   06/05/2023 - 12/31/2023

   Implementation

   The government or institution funds and implements the winning ideas.