Participatory Budgeting for Libraries

Have you ever wondered what sharing real decision-making power could look like within your community? Or do you already use democratic practices internally, but want to turn those practices into budgeting action?

Have you ever wondered what sharing real decision-making power could look like within your community? Or do you already use democratic practices internally, but want to turn those practices into budgeting action?

Wherever your organization is at, the Participatory Budgeting Project wants to help you use the power of participatory budgeting (PB) to make your organization more equitable, inclusive, and effective. This session will introduce you to the power and impact of PB and share real-world examples of success.

Keyan Bliss

Keyan Bliss is the Advocacy Manager for the Participatory Budgeting Project. The Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP) works with communities across the US and Canada to decide together how to spend public money. We create and support participatory budgeting (PB) processes that deepen democracy, build stronger communities, and make public budgets more equitable and effective.