Participatory Budgeting in Durham

In 2018, Durham initiated a participatory budgeting process, allowing residents to decide on the allocation of $2.4 million. The process involves four stages: idea collection, proposal development, voting, and implementation. Over 500 ideas were submitted, and proposals were developed to be feasible and equitable. The initiative encourages broad participation, including youth and undocumented residents. The city aims to strengthen community ties and democratic participation through this process.

What year did Durham start its participatory budgeting initiative?

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

• 2019

How much money is allocated for each ward in Durham's participatory budgeting?

• $1,000,000

• $1,200,000

• $800,000

• $500,000

What is the first stage of the participatory budgeting process in Durham?

• Proposal Development

• Voting

• Idea Collection

• Project Implementation

How many submissions were received during the idea collection stage?

• 300

• 400

• 500

• 600

What is the main goal of the proposal development stage?

• To vote on projects

• To develop feasible projects

• To implement projects

• To collect ideas

Who can participate in the voting process of Durham's participatory budgeting?

• Teenagers and undocumented people

• Only city officials

• Only citizens

• Only adults

At what age can youth start participating in the voting process?

• 15

• 13

• 12

• 10

What is the purpose of allowing youth to participate in the process?

• To increase voter turnout

• To speed up the process

• To give them a say in community issues

• To reduce project costs

When will the city start constructing the winning projects?

• In two years

• After a year

• In the next fiscal year

• Immediately after voting

What is emphasized as a key benefit of participatory budgeting in the conclusion?

• Reduced government spending

• Faster project completion

• Community participation

• Increased taxes