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Proposal Development

Thank you for staying involved in the Ideas in Action initiative!

At Proposal Development Forums, residents can engage with the Office of Participatory Budgeting and relevant City Departments. In the series of in-person forums, we review, discuss, and assess the feasibility, equity, and impact of the ideas submitted over the summer. Once the ideas are prioritized, forum participants draft proposals for the PB ballot, with guidance from City staff.

Proposal Development forums are scheduled to take place in October 2026. Following that, the Proposal Drafting forum will be held in November 2026. The forum offers a focused environment to finalize and polish the drafted proposals with City departments before going on the ballot in January 2027.

October Proposal Development Forums Neighborhoods: 
  • Downtown / Chinatown 
  • Dorchester / Uphams Corner 
  • Hyde Park
November Drafting Forum:
  • 26 Court Street Street

We encourage you to check back with us in September for more information on the dates, times, and locations of each forum. We look forward to seeing you there!

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