Join Special Guest Cara Schulz, Mayor Cassaundra Fryman and Comedian Travis Irvine to discuss “participatory budgeting”, building community focused organizations and running for local office!
Lunch is on us! Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly!
Date: Sat 03/23/2024 12am to 4pm
Location: Blacklick Woods Golf Course
7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068
About Participatory Budgeting
Originally developed in Porto Alegre, Brazil, participatory budgeting is a mechanism to directly involve the community in the budgeting of their tax dollars, now found in many communities worldwide.
Currently adopted by the City of Burnsville, MN and under active exploration by the City of Minneapolis, MN, the concept provides residents and property owners a method to direct a portion of municipal budget.
From the Star Tribune “Under plan, Burnsville property owners would be able to choose where some tax dollars go
The city is working to implement “participatory budgeting,” which allows residents to vote on spending for some public projects.
From the City of Burnsville “Originally developed in Porto Alegre, Brazil, participatory budgeting is a mechanism to directly involve the community in the budgeting of their tax dollars, now found in many communities worldwide. City Council is currently exploring participatory budgeting and you are invited to be a part of the conversation.” https://www.burnsvillemn.gov/participatorybudgeting
From the City of Minneapolis “Participatory budgeting is a set of practices and methodologies to increase democracy in budgeting. Elements of participatory budgeting are currently used by thousands of local governments, public agencies, and other organizations around the world. Participatory budgeting has the potential to increase civic participation by marginalized residents and communities, build relationships, strengthen government credibility, and increase investment in innovative projects. There is an opportunity to integrate participatory budgeting practices into the Minneapolis budget process as the city shifts to a biannual budget and the Council reviews and revises the Budget Committee workplan.” https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/RCA/11780
Learn more: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org
Special Guest Speaker Cara Schulz will present on “participatory budgeting”, the concept of local government putting aside a portion of the municipal budget for residents to direct based on direct voting.
Running for Local Office – Travis Irvine
Building Community Focused Organizations – Mayor Cassaundra Fryman
Date: Sat 03/23/2024 12am to 4pm
Location: Blacklick Woods Golf Course
7309 E Livingston Ave
Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068
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About Cara Schulz – City Council Member, City of Burzville, MN. Cara is a dedicated liberty activist involved with a variety of causes in and around her city. Cara is an Air Force veteran who does a wonderful job covering a variety of policy topics [that] …we think are practical, effective messages for citizens of any city.
About Cassaundra Fryman – Mayor, Plymouth, Ohio. Cassaundra is focused on fostering stronger ties in both counties we call home, building a network that strengthens our community and becomes a pipeline for more resources and opportunities.
About Travis Irvine – Comedian, journalist, filmmaker, 2018 Libertarian Party of Ohio candidate for Governor of Ohio.
https://twitter.com/travisirvineusa?lang=en
Lunch catered by Pitabilities https://www.pitabilities.com/catering
The Franklin County Local Government Conference is presented by the Franklin County Libertarians, with support from The Gahanna Foundation.
The Franklin County Local Government Conference is presented by the Franklin County Libertarians, with support from The Gahanna Foundation.