Participatory Budgeting (PB) in New York City launched 10 years ago, and it has become one of the world’s leading models of participatory democracy. As our democracy faces new threats, it is time to think bigger about the role of PB. Join the Office of New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif during the city’s PB Vote Week to discuss new visions and innovations in PB from around the world. Learn how different cities and countries use PB to address climate change, pursue social justice, and expand democracy!

Moderator:

• Josh Lerner, Executive Director of People Powered, a global hub for participatory democracy. Josh previously founded and directed the Participatory Budgeting Project, which brought PB to NYC.

Speakers:

• Greta Ríos, President of the organization Ollin in Mexico City. Ollin has led work on youth engagement and citizen oversight of Mexico City's PB program.

• Émilie Thuillier, City Councilor and executive committee member of the City of Montreal and Borough Mayor of Ahuntsic-Cartierville. Montreal’s city-wide PB program has a unique focus on social and ecological transformation.

• David Reilly, Communities and Networks Manager at The Poverty Alliance in Scotland. David previously led national support for PB at the Scottish Government's Community Empowerment team, with a focus on equity and community leadership.