Participatory Budgeting Program Outreach and Idea Submissions
New Rochelle
Summary
The city is launching a pilot program giving residents direct say over $200,000 of capital improvement funds, focusing initially on the New Rochelle High School neighborhood.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$200,000 allocated in the 2026 capital budget and $20,000 for administrative expenses.
Local residents, students, and community members participating in civic decision-making.
Mentions & discussions (6)
New Rochelle reminds residents: Participatory budgeting project ideas due October 9
The City of New Rochelle is reminding residents that the deadline to submit project ideas for the City’s inaugural Participatory Budgeting program is 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 9.
PBSC Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
New Rochelle is running its first participatory budgeting cycle, allowing residents to propose and vote on community improvement projects. With 48 ideas submitted, the committee is working to refine feasible projects for a public vote in November.
Participatory Budget Steering Committee Meeting - Jun 30, 2026
Committee members are working hard to spread the word about the budgeting process through events, social media, text messages, and school partnerships so more residents submit project ideas.
Participatory Budget Steering Committee - Jun 2, 2026
New Rochelle is launching its first participatory budgeting program, allowing residents to directly decide how to spend $200,000 in capital funds. The committee is focusing this year's pilot on city properties around New Rochelle High School to maximize community impact and engage students.
District 1 & 2 Community Meeting - May 27, 2026
New Rochelle introduced the Thrive grant program for local nonprofits and launched a participatory budgeting pilot centered around New Rochelle High School to give students and residents a direct voice in city spending.
City Council Meeting - COW - Jan 13, 2026
The city is launching a pilot program giving residents direct say over $200,000 of capital improvement funds, focusing initially on the New Rochelle High School neighborhood.
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