Proposal Development

During the month of October, Boston residents reviewed and prioritized a short list of project ideas for the PB ballot. Community forums were held in Downtown/Chinatown, Nubian Square, and Hyde Park with over 150 participants in total. On November 5, residents will reconvene to draft ballot proposals in collaboration with City staff.

NOTE: Registration for the November 5, event is currently closed due to capacity. We are grateful for the interest we received in this part of the process and the diverse voices that shape the priorities. Please check back here on November 10, to continue to voice your opinions during our public commentary period!

Here are the 12 ideas that will be discussed in November:

• Increased access to affordable groceries via supporting food pantries, pop-up markets/hubs, farmers markets, or programs that provide fresh and/or refrigerated foods.
• Mental health support for immigrants and their families, with a focus on language access and culturally-affirming providers.
• Supporting local art events through increased funding. Activities may include multicultural nights, community cookouts, or small concerts.
• Increased awareness of substance use and availability to minors. Campaign for increased community education about drugs and their impacts.
• Enhanced programming at community centers. This may include increased accessibility, life-skills, and intergenerational programming.
• Access to digital skills training and adaptive devices for aging adults.
• Supportive programs and services for parents staying at home with infants.
• Improve the safety of Boston's streets by increasing signage and lighting.
• Expansion of protected bike lanes across Boston.
• Access to legal support and resources for immigrants being impacted by arbitrary Federal law changes.
• Increased funding for school-year and summer jobs for Boston youth.
• Housing resources and services for low-income individuals and families.