Forest Hills Council Member Koslowitz Kicks Off Participatory Budget Process
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Council Member Koslowitz is once again gearing up for Participatory Budgeting (PB) in her district. The leader of the Queens delegation in the city council is apparently taking participatory budget process quite seriously. PB is a City Council initiative whereby council district residents decide and vote on projects within the district. The Koslowitz council district is composed of Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Rego Park and parts of Richmond Hill. In 2015, over 1300 residents participated in the process. In the coming weeks, community members will come together at public assemblies to discuss local needs and develop proposals for fiscal year 2016-2017.
ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDS
One million dollars was allocated by Council Member Koslowitz for 2015 PB. A million dollars will once again be dedicated for PB in 2016. In the 2015 PB process, the community voted to fund security cameras; “On the Go! Real-time“ subway information kiosks; and electrical upgrades to provide air conditioning systems in three of our local schools. These winning projects will be implemented later this year.
Look for specific dates for the public assemblies in the coming weeks. If you would like to take part in this exciting process, please contact Alex Anderson in Council Member Koslowitz’ office at 718-544-8800 or alanderson@council.nyc.gov.
