Participatory Budgeting Committee Application

Participatory Budgeting Committee Application
Participatory budgeting gives people real power over real money. By empowering people to collectively decide how to spend public money, participatory budgeting deepens democracy, builds stronger communities, and makes public budgets more equitable and effective.

In the spring of 2022, the County will launch an innovative participatory budgeting process to identify and select priority projects to advance racial equity. Approximately $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act will be used to fund the selected projects. These projects will focus on achieving equitable community outcomes in the areas of economic opportunity, housing, and mental health.

How Can You Participate?

The first phase of the Participatory Budgeting (PB) process is to form a Participatory Budgeting Committee. The roles of this Committee are to:
- Assist with inclusive community outreach, particularly within marginalized communities;
- Review and evaluate PB grant proposals based on the criteria of need, impact and feasibility;
- Co-design and participate in outreach events.
The Participatory Budgeting Committee will meet up to 8 times during this process. Attendance at all 8 meetings is required to participate in the Participatory Budgeting Committee. Most of the meetings will be conducted virtually. Please be sure to review the application so you fully understand the role and required time commitment.

A stipend of $50 per meeting is available to participants for their efforts and contributions to the process. Participants must attend and fully participate in Participatory Budgeting Committee meetings to receive compensation.

The application period is open from April 12 – July 12, 2022. You can submit your application online or you can submit a print copy (available at the 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 325, San Rafael, CA 94903).

The County of Marin is an equal opportunity employer. Persons of color, individuals that identify as women and or non-binary, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Marin County Office of Equity at (415) 473-3149 or via email at Equity@marincounty.org.
Section 1: Participatory Budgeting Committee Interest and Experience
Name*

First NameLast Name
Organization (if applicable)
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you familiar with Participatory Budgeting (PB)*

YesNoDon't Know
If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please describe your experience with Participatory Budgeting.
Why is advancing racial equity in Marin County important to you?*
Please rank your interest from 1 to 3 regarding which focus area you would like to implement. 1 being most interested and 3 being least interested.
Housing*
Mental Health*
Economic Opportunity*
What skills do you bring to the in Participatory Budgeting Committee? Please describe your professional or lived experience developing and/or implementing equity-centered projects, initiatives, or programs.*
We value residents and community members as experts and key partners in this planning process. Please describe your ability to engage and encourage participation from Black, Latino/a/x, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities*
Section 2: Tell Us More About Yourself
In which city or town within Marin County do you currently reside?*

San RafaelNovatoMill ValleySan AnselmoLarkspurMarin CityCorte MaderaFairfaxStrawberryTiburonOther (please specify)
What is your age group?*

14 and below15-2021-2728-3536-4647-5960-7172 or above
What is your current gender identity? (Select all that apply)

ManWomanNon-binary/Genderqueer/Third genderPrefer not to statePrefer to self-describe. Please specify:
Transgender is an umbrella term that refers to people whose gender identity, expression or behavior is different from those typically associated with their assigned sex at birth (male, female, intersex). Other identities considered to fall under this umbrella can include non-binary, gender fluid, genderqueer, and more.
Do you identify as transgender?

YesNoI am not surePrefer not to state
What are your gender pronouns? (Select all that apply)

He/him/hisShe/her/hersThey/themPrefer not to stateGender pronouns not listed (please specify)
Which of the following best describe your race/ethnicity? (Select all that apply)*

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsian or Asian AmericanBlack or African AmericanLatino/a/x or IndigenousNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhite or EuropeanMulti-racial or multi-ethnic (2+ races/ethnicities)Prefer not to statePrefer to self-describe:
What is your preferred language for communication?*

EnglishSpanishVietnameseOther (please specify)
As we follow local health guidance, we anticipate that many of the Participatory Budgeting Committee meetings will take place online. Please indicate your ability to access the internet and to meet online. (The answer to this question is informational only and will not be used as part of the selection.)

I have access to the internet and I am familiar with how to use the Zoom online meeting platform.I have access to the internet, but I am unfamiliar with how to use the Zoom online meeting platform.I do not have internet access.Other (please describe)
Do you work or volunteer in any of the following sectors? (Check all that apply)

Business/Economic OpportunityGovernmentNonprofitPhilanthropyEducationHealthHousingPrefer to self-describe
How did you hear about the Participatory Budgeting Committee application?*

County of Marin WebsiteOffice of Equity EmailSocial mediaNews releaseFlyer/posterWord of mouthOther (please describe):
Section 3: Commitments and Stipends
The Participatory Budgeting Committee will include up to 9 residents. They will meet up to 8 times during this process to discuss outreach strategies and to review PB grant proposals. Each meeting will last two hours and will be held virtually on weeknight evenings.

Attendance at all 8 meetings is required to participate in the Participatory Budgeting. All sessions will likely occur on the second Thursday of the month and take place from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Are you able to attend all 8 meetings of Participatory Budgeting Committee?*

YesNoI don’t know
The County of Marin values the community’s time and participation in the implementation process. As such, participants are eligible, based upon request, to receive a stipend of $50 per meeting for their efforts and contributions to the process.

Please Read: Submission of the application is an acknowledgement that:
- You are able to commit to active participation
- You are able to attend all sessions
- You are committed to completing any pre- and post-work given during your time on the Participatory Budgeting Committee.
- Failure to attend more than 2 Participatory Budgeting Committee may result in removal from the Committee.
Please share any additional comments or ideas related to the Participatory Budgeting or the Participatory Budgeting Committee.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application!
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Participatory Budgeting Committee Application

Section 1: Participatory Budgeting Committee Interest and Experience

Section 2: Tell Us More About Yourself

Section 3: Commitments and Stipends