DATE: April 17, 2024
TO: Council Budget and Finance Committee
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT
People’s Budget Project Debrief
RECOMMENDATION
That the Committee receives this report debriefing the People’s Budget process and projects and provides feedback.
SUMMARY
The Hayward People’s Budget was awarded a one-time amount of $350,000 in 2021 to fund community-generated, community-led projects. The goal of the People’s Budget project has been to increase public safety by building connections among neighbors and civic capacity. This report summarizes the current status of the funded People’s Budget projects, as well as the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from this process.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report