October 2014

Cycle 2 Results are in

and Vallejo Has Spoken! 

 

The following 8 projects received the most votes and were accepted by City Council on October 14:

 

 Project Name
CostVotes
$588,000
1,975
$1,000,000
1,682
$18,000
1,429
 $186,000
1,378
$162,000
977
 $90,000
905
$96,000
842
$302,553
725

 

** The remaining funds after the first seven projects receive full funding is $302,553. According to the Rulebook the City Council can partially fund the next project with the most votes.
 
We thank you for your support and participation in PB and passion for improving Vallejo!

Members Needed for PB Steering Committee

 

The City of Vallejo is now accepting applications to fill Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC) vacancies! In accordance with the 2013-2014 Rulebook, the Steering Committee must comprise a minimum of 14 local civic organizations and a maximum of 7 at-large, for a total of 21 members. The terms of 16 organizations are expiring in December 2014, leaving vacancies for between 14 and 16 organizations and up to 2 at-large members (for a total not to exceed 16).
 

The purpose of the PBSC is to oversee the PB process; including, designing the rules, planning public meetings and events, and conducting outreach and education with diverse constituencies. Further Roles & Responsibilities of the Steering Committee can be found in the Rulebook. 

 

Applications are due by Friday, October 24 at 5:00 p.m. It is anticipated that the City Council will make appointments on November 4 for a term to begin in January 2015. The City of Vallejo believes it is important to maintain diversity on the PBSC. If you are not able to apply online, contact Alea Gage at (707) 648-4041 [email protected].

 

Please note there are separate applications for organizations and at-large candidates.

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How would you change PB for Cycle 3?

The City Council is scheduled to participate in a "Writing the Rules Study Session" on December 2, 2014, along with the PB Steering Committee, and we want your suggestions in advance.

What are the lessons learned from Cycle 2 of PB? Are there process-related changes you think could improve PB? New methods of outreach or getting out the vote?

Your feedback on Open City Hall will be forwarded to the City Council and the Steering Committee as they begin the process of modifying the rulebook for Cycle 3.  Click the link and share your ideas on how to improve America's only city-wide Participatory Budgeting program as we prepare for Cycle 3! Hurry - the topic closes on November 14th!

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Next Steps

 

October 24
Cycle 3 Steering Committee Application Period Closes
October 28
Steering Committee Evaluation Meeting Review
November 4
Project resolutions reviewed by City Council and funds allocated
November 8
Steering Committee Training and Writing the Rules Workshop for Cycle 3 Rulebook
November 14
open City Hall Closes for Public Comment
December 2
City Council Study Session on Cycle 3 Rulebook
January 13
City Council considers changes to the Cycle 3 Rulebook

Cycle 1 Gardens

Continue to Sprout

 

Vallejo gardens funded through PB continue to provide green space for the community to gather and learn.  We are excited to announce the execution of agreements with Friends of Loma Vista Farm and the VCUSD (for Cave Language Academy).  Both agreements will support the expansion of gardens accessible to Vallejo's youth. 

 

We would like to congratulate the Kyles Temple Community Gardens on their official opening, held on Saturday, October 18. 

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You're invited!  On Sunday, October 26, for a Fall Harvest Celebration, hosted by Vallejo People's Garden as part of their Community Gardens & Nutrition Education Project.

 

Open to the public, the event includes pumpkin activities and coincides with the monthly Vallejo Grown potluck that is hosted by a different garden on the last Sunday of the month. Join the celebration at 1055 Azuar Drive on Mare Island from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


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In This Issue
Cycle 2 Results
Members Needed for PBSC
Comment on Open City Hall
PB Vallejo Next Steps
Cycle 1 Projects
Stay Connected!
PB Vallejo in the News

   

Congrats Vallejo on a Successful Cycle 2!

 

 

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in the News

 

City of Vallejo announces Cycle 2 voter-approved proposals

 

City of Vallejo solicits Cycle 3 Steering Committee Members 

 

City of Vallejo honors Stanford University for innovation Cycle 2 partnership

 

National Priorities highlights Vallejo, says PB can transform democracy

 

City Council set to accept vote results in Vallejo Times Herald

 

Vallejo Chamber of Commerce releases vote results 

 

 


 

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For additional information, contact PB Program Administrative Analyst I staff via  e-mail, phone (707) 648-4577, in-person or by mail:

 

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555 Santa Clara Street

Vallejo, CA 94590

 

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