Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of the public budget, also known as the “menu”. “Menu money” is ward-specific money that aldermen allocate to specific needs across the ward. Alderman Nugent has set $500,000 aside every year for Participatory Budgeting. Check out the funded projects from cycles one, two, and three under each cycle’s page.
PB in the 39th Ward is a three-step process:
Our office has partnered with PB Chicago to develop a new online forum to collect ideas, share information, and vote.
Please call Alderman Nugent’s Office at
773.736.5594 or email ward39@cityofchicago.org if you have any questions.
Monday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
Ph: 773-736-5594