Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con Francisco López en el (213) 974-2222 o FLopez@bos.lacounty.gov.
*Este es un programa piloto que comienza en dos comunidades. El éxito del programa piloto nos permitirá extenderlo a otras comunidades no incorporadas del 2º Distrito.
The Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell is launching its first participatory budget pilot program in the 2nd District, allocating a total of $1 million dollars to the Florence-Firestone and Ladera Heights communities.
What is a Participatory Budget?
Participatory budgeting or PB is a democratic and inclusive process that invites community members to directly influence and decide how a public budget will be allocated. PB is an approach to public engagement that puts real decision-making power over real money directly into the hands of residents. With community leadership and engaging outreach events, PB offers community members the opportunity to determine how to spend County budget dollars to create changes that they want to see in their neighborhood.
Participatory Budget Steps
Designing Process
An advisory committee will be formed, which will include representatives from the community and relevant stakeholders to develop the plan for implementation.
Idea Collection
Residents and relevant stakeholders will be invited to submit ideas for how to use the funds in their community.
Voting and Selection
Residents will vote on which projects they believe should receive funding.
Implementation
The projects that receive the highest number of votes will be funded and carried out by the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.
Monitoring and Reporting
Progress and outcomes of the selected projects will be monitored and reported to the community, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Apply to Join the 2nd District Participatory Budget Advisory Committee
We're seeking community members from the Ladera Heights & Florence-Firestone community to join the 11-member Participatory Budget Advisory Committee. All are welcomed to apply, youth (ages 16-22) and older adults (ages 55+) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Participatory Budget Advisory Committee members will receive a stipend, regardless of immigration status, for their work and aim to ensure equitable representation for communities facing civic engagement barriers, such as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, refugees, youth, and persons with disabilities.
Advisory Committee Tentative Timeline
Advisory Committee Application Opens
Advisory Committee Application Closes
Advisory Committee Selection
Advisory Committee Onboarding
*Tentative timeline, please check back for updates
Time Commitment
- Meet virtually 8-12 times for two hours minimum from January – March 2024.
- The first and last meeting of the steering committee will be in person.
- The time of the meeting will be during non-work/school hours (evenings and/or weekends).
Preferred Qualifications
- A passion for or interest in civic participation and a commitment to ensuring all Ladera Heights and Florence-Firestone residents can participate in the PB process
- Experience serving immigrant communities, limited English proficient individuals, people with disabilities, youth, students, seniors, or veterans, and any other groups of residents that have been historically underrepresented or underserved by government or its processes
- Experience leading efforts around Participatory Budget, community organizing, economic and social justice, voter registration, and/or other civic engagement activities
- Knowledge and experience in planning or managing public and private projects, Participatory Budget, or other public participation programs
- An ability to work in a group setting where diversity is valued and different perspectives are freely exchanged in a respectful manner
- Is at least 16 years old (minimum age requirement)
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