Our communities are more vibrant, healthy and prosperous when all of us participate in the decisions that shape them. That can be by voting, volunteering, rallying for issues we care about, calling elected leaders, or finding new ways to show up, like participatory budgeting.

Participatory Budgeting Cleveland (PB CLE) is a coalition of residents and grassroots groups who are making sure all people, no matter where they live or what they look like, have a say in our government. The residents of Cleveland understand best what they need. That's why we want residents to decide how to spend $30.8 million of the $511 million the City of Cleveland is receiving through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Through participatory budgeting residents design projects that meet community needs, discuss ideas neighbor-to-neighbor and vote on which projects will be supported and how much funding they receive.

From West Park to Glenville, we want all Clevelanders to pursue their dreams and care for their loved ones. Participatory budgeting puts the people in the driver's seat so Cleveland can be a city where our elected leaders consider us partners and trusted experts in the decisions they make with us about our neighborhoods.

Join us and help shape the process that will put trust in the people and restore confidence in our government.

Let us know what types of activities you'd be most interested in PB CLE pursuing.

Sign up to learn more. It’s time to make participatory democracy a reality for all Clevelanders. #CleForAll