FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 4, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT:
Felicia Flores, Assistant to the City Manager
707.648.4577
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VALLEJO, CA - The Cycle 7 Participatory Budgeting (PB) vote begins September 7 through October 7. Vallejo residents, including those living in the unincorporated areas, are invited to vote on which community projects to improve the City will go to Council for funding approval.
Residents are allowed to vote for up to two projects on the 11-proposal ballot. Projects fall into the following categories:
- Infrastructure (e.g., road repair, waterways, etc.)
- Purchase of equipment (e.g., diggers, trucks, technology equipment, etc.)
- Programs and services (e.g., youth basketball, housing services, etc.)
Residents 14 years and older can vote online at www.pbvallejo.org, or in-person in City Hall, and a cell phone number and valid Vallejo address are required for online voting.
Alternatively, residents can visit polling booths at:
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Second Friday Art Walk, Downtown Georgia Street, Friday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Saturday Farmer’s Markets, Downtown Georgia Street, Saturday, September 11,18, and 25, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Mare Island PedalFest, 850 Nimitz Avenue, Sunday, September 26, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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Vallejo Waterfront Weekend, Vallejo Waterfront, Saturday, October 2, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Learn more about the projects on the ballot by visiting the voter guide(s) by selecting your preferred language here (English, Spanish, Filipino).
The Cycle 7 ballot is the outcome of a 6-month process in which Vallejo volunteers and City staff liaisons screened, evaluated, and researched over 800 ideas submitted by community members.
Individuals or organizations interested in serving as poll workers or joining the Get Out the Vote (GOTV) outreach team can register online. For additional information, visit www.pbvallejo.org.
More About Vallejo Participatory Budgeting (PB):
In 2012, Vallejo became the first in the U.S. to implement a city-wide participatory budgeting process. PB projects are funded by a portion of Measure B, a one-percent sales tax approved by voters in 2011. PB is a democratic process where residents and stakeholders decide on projects that will benefit the City and its residents. With the support of City staff, community volunteers develop ideas into full project proposals for a special ballot. After each PB cycle, Vallejo residents are given the opportunity to vote on which projects to recommend to the City Council for funding.
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