East Federal Way
East Federal Way
How would you spend $1,900,000 in East Federal Way? Participatory budgeting is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget.
It gives people real power to make real decisions over real money.
Your Voice, Your Choice!
Participatory budgeting allows you to identify, discuss, and prioritize public spending projects. Help your community decide how to spend $1.9 million for capital projects (physical things that are bought, built, installed, and/or fixed up) in East Federal Way in 2022!
The Community Investment Budget Committee, which is made up of 21 community members, has developed the process by which participatory budgeting will happen in urban unincorporated King County. This is the first time that participatory budgeting is being done in King County.
Participatory budgeting has five phases: developing the rules, brainstorming ideas (February), developing ideas into project proposals (March-April), voting (May), and funding winning projects (June and onward). Your participation will make all the difference in the success of The People's Budget!
Who can particpate? Anyone at least 12 years old who lives, works, owns a business, receives services, goes to school, or worships in any of the areas above.
Where does the money come from? The funds for the capital projects will be backed by bonds.
Who are your committee members?
- Trenise Rogers (Co-Chair)
- Jimmy Brown
- Anna Irungu
- Nida Ntita
- Zayda Quintana
If you have comments or questions about participatory budgeting, community meetings, or the Community Investment Budget Committee, please contact:
Gloria L. Briggs
Participatory Budgeting Program Manager
Email: [email protected]
Office phone: 206-263-8521