Seattle's Participatory Budgeting
your voice, your choice
Process phases
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109/01/2022 - 11/18/2022
Planning
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210/21/2022 - 12/15/2022
Design
A steering committee that represents the community creates the rules and engagement plan.
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301/16/2023 - 03/03/2023
Idea Collection
Through meetings and online tools, residents share and discuss ideas for projects.
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403/01/2023 - 06/30/2023
Proposal Development
Volunteer "budget delegates" develop the ideas into feasible proposals.
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506/30/2023 - 07/28/2023
Vote
Residents vote on the proposals that most serve the community's needs.
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606/05/2023 - 12/31/2023
Implementation
The government or institution funds and implements the winning ideas.