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Participatory Budgeting Cycle 9 Outreach and Engagement

Summary

Committee members discussed upcoming outreach activities and event tabling for PB Cycle 9, including Pista Sanayon, Juneteenth, and local pop-up markets, to collect community project ideas.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Involves $500,000 currently allocated in the city budget plus $268,848.70 in reclaimed prior project funds.

✅Who benefits

Vallejo residents who gain awareness of and participate in municipal budgeting decisions.

⚠️Who could be affected

The community and volunteers who face increased workloads and potential burnout due to a lack of professional city staff support.

Mentions & discussions (7)

MeetingJul 15, 2026

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee - Jul 15, 2026

The committee is working on public outreach for Cycle 9 to collect community project ideas, extending the deadline to October and planning tabling at local events.

MeetingMay 21, 2026

Surveillance Advisory Board - May 21, 2026

The board's ad-hoc community engagement committee proposed low-cost outreach initiatives, including information booths at farmers' markets, radio appearances, and town halls, to educate residents about surveillance oversight.

MeetingMay 20, 2026

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee - May 20, 2026

Committee members discussed upcoming outreach activities and event tabling for PB Cycle 9, including Pista Sanayon, Juneteenth, and local pop-up markets, to collect community project ideas.

MeetingApr 15, 2026

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee - Apr 15, 2026

The committee is ramping up outreach for Participatory Budgeting Cycle 9 by attending community events, visiting local schools, and exploring direct mailers to ensure diverse resident participation.

MeetingMar 18, 2026

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee - Mar 18, 2026

The steering committee discussed how to prepare for the upcoming Cycle 9 budget process despite uncertainty over city funding and vacant staff positions. Members planned outreach strategies, community tabling, and church and school visits to kick off idea collection.

MeetingFeb 18, 2026

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee - Feb 18, 2026

City staff and the steering committee are planning how to collect community project ideas for the upcoming Cycle 9. This process allows residents to pitch capital and service projects for public funding.

MeetingJan 26, 2026approved

Deferred Compensation Committee - Jan 26, 2026

The committee approved a quarterly $250 financial incentive funded through administrative fees to encourage employees to log into their accounts, update beneficiaries, and participate in financial wellness seminars.

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