The following is a statement from Mayor John Cooper on Metro Council unanimously approving $10 million in American Rescue Plan funds for a city-wide Participatory Budgeting cycle:
“Prior to launching Participatory Budgeting in 2020, we asked ourselves, ‘Would giving residents a direct role in creating – and then choosing – projects to fund in their community produce results?’ Residents in North Nashville and Bordeaux answered that question with a resounding yes, and I’m thrilled that Metro Council has approved expanding this enormously successful program to all of Davidson County. Now, residents all across Nashville will have the unique opportunity to direct Metro funds to projects that make their neighborhood better for everyone. I’m grateful to Fabian Bedne in my office for his hard work making this program a success, and to Council for their continued support of this important initiative.”
Residents interested in getting involved may email [email protected].