The People's Money (2024-2025)

Play your part: Your Money, Your Community, Your Vote!

Phase 1 of 4

Idea Generation 10/10/2024 - 11/22/2024

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Process phases

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10/10/2024 - 11/22/2024
Idea Generation

From October 10th to November 22nd residents can submit ideas for projects to address community needs.
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11/20/2024 - 04/30/2025
Idea Evaluation

From January to February 2024, Borough Assembly Committees, made up from randomly selected community members, convene to select priority ideas that would make up the ballots for New Yorkers to vote on.
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05/01/2025 - 06/16/2025
Citywide Voting

Between May and June 2024, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on how to spend part of the city budget to address community needs. Residents will be able to vote online or in-person, in multiple languages, at sites across the five boroughs.
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01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
Project Implementation

The CEC will open a request for proposals for community-based organizations to implement the selected projects. The Commission's implementation team will work closely with all CBOs to ensure that initiatives are completed successfully.

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