Participatory Budgeting Is Back; Here’s Where To Vote Next Week From March 29 To April 3

We all know that Primary Day is coming up soon (Tuesday, April 19) as part of this big presidential — and Congressional — election year, but what about super local politics? We can’t forget to #GetOutTheVote for participatory budgeting (PBNYC), too!

In case you don’t already know, participatory budgeting is the process where residents of a specific City Council district get to vote on neighborhood projects that they would like to spend at least $1 million of Council money on making a reality.

So, that broken basketball court or park pathway that needs to be renovated and made safe? Or the outdated bathroom and technology at local schools? Or the lack of stairwell lighting and security cameras at public housing projects? That’s what this is about.

VOTE WEEK for Council District 35, led by Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, runs from next Tuesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 3 and every resident — aged 14 and older — is eligible to vote.

In order to vote, you must be 14 years old or older and a resident of District 35. You do NOT need to be a registered voter, legal resident, or U.S. citizen to participate. You are only required to present identification, a utility bill, or other document stating your name and address.

There are 19 projects on the ballot. Check them out here, or at the Project Expo on Tuesday, March 29 from 6:30-9pm at P.S. 532 New Bridges.And here’s the list of all the voting locations (more might be added):

• Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon Street)
  Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1
  10:00AM-5:00PM
• P.S. 532 New Bridges (1025 Eastern Parkway)
  Tuesday, March 29 – Project Expo Launch
  6:30PM-9:00PM
  Friday, April 1
  2:30PM-5:30PM
• P.S. 9 (80 Underhill Avenue)
  Wednesday, March 30- Friday, April 1
  2:40PM-6:00PM
• P.S. 316 (750 Classon Avenue)
  Wednesday, March 30
  3:30PM-6:00PM
• Ingersoll Community Center (149 N Oxford Walk)
  Wednesday, March 30 – Friday, April 1
  5:00PM-7:00PM
• Atlantic Terminal Community Center (501 Carlton Avenue)
  Thursday, March 31- Friday, April 1
  6:30PM-8PM
• Grand Army Plaza Library (Info Commons), (10 Grand Army Plaza Library)
  

1:00PM-3:00PM

• Grand Army Plaza Library (Lobby) — (10 Grand Army Plaza Library)
  Saturday, April 2
  3:00PM-6:00PM
• Clinton Hill Library (Lobby) — (380 Washington Avenue)
  Saturday, April 2
  2:00PM-5:00PM
• P.S. 375 (46 McKeever Place)
  Sunday, April 3
  12:00-3:00PM

If you have any questions, contact Sasha Sealey at ssealey@council.nyc.gov or call the district office at 718-260-9191.