East Harlem Participatory Budgeting 2018: What's On The Ballot

EAST HARLEM, NY — Want the chance to help spend at least $1 million to fund public improvements in your neighborhood? You're in luck, because it's almost time to vote in this year's New York City Council participatory budgeting cycle.

Starting April 7, residents of City Council District 8 — which spans East Harlem and some of the South Bronx — will be allowed to vote on which improvement projects the government should fund. That's right: the tax money is in your hands now.

This year Council District 8 residents can vote on 10 different projects which address community needs such as housing and school improvements, park upgrades, public safety and senior services.

Heres a full list of projects:

1. Technology Upgrades for District 8 Libraries: Cost $200,000
2. Technology Upgrades at P.S. 73: Cost $150,000
3. South Bronx Prep Gym Renovation: Cost $600,000
4. School Yard Upgrades at P.S. 96: Cost $500,000
5. Water Fountain Upgrades for 9 East Harlem Schools: Cost $360,000
6. Technology Upgrades for Three East Harlem Schools: Cost $350,000
7. Moore Houses Playground Renovation: Cost $500,000
8. Basketball Court Renovations at Patterson Houses: Cost $500,000
9. Playground Renovations at Wilson Houses: Cost $500,000
10. Outdoor Senior Gym at Patterson Houses: Cost $400,000

To check out the information in map form click here.

Check out this nifty video the city created a few years ago to better explain the participatory budgeting process:

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