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  • Washington School kids receive lesson on ‘Participatory Budgeting'

    Beverly Barela

    May 13, 2021 |

    Merced County Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Merced County, California

    Student leaders formed the Participatory Budget Committee at a Merced River School and ran the voting process for students decide which initiatives would be funded. The students had a budget of $5,000 to allocate and used actual county voting booths. The winning project was the modernization of campus restrooms. Students learned about participatory budgeting and brainstormed a set of four projects they felt were most needed at the school. They held regular meetings, highlighting the importance of civic involvement.

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