Participatory Budge

Explore the transformative potential of participatory budgeting in public libraries. As the heart of many communities, libraries offer a unique platform for citizens to engage in budgeting decisions that shape their learning resources, services, and spaces. This episode will delve into how participatory budgeting can democratize access to knowledge, foster a sense of community ownership, and enhance the relevance and resilience of public libraries.

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Show Notes

Explore the transformative potential of participatory budgeting in public libraries. As the heart of many communities, libraries offer a unique platform for citizens to engage in budgeting decisions that shape their learning resources, services, and spaces. This episode will delve into how participatory budgeting can democratize access to knowledge, foster a sense of community ownership, and enhance the relevance and resilience of public libraries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is Participatory Budge?

Explores the debates, coalitions, and compromises as neighbors negotiate competing priorities in community-driven budgeting processes. Proves that ordinary people can make sophisticated governance decisions when given real power.