What Will Voters Do With $1.5 Million?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you had $1.5 million to build something for your community, what would you spend it on? Voters in Albuquerque will decide just that with the 'set aside' fund from Council District 6, thanks to the idea of 'Participatory Budgeting.'
What does that mean exactly? City Councilor Nichole Rogers is spearheading the movement in her district for the first time. She joins Chris and Gabby this week to explain why she's doing it, how people are getting involved with plans, and the projects currently on the table.
Could this set a trend? Listen to the full interview above to learn why Councilor Rogers is already excited to do the same thing again next year.
Anyone 11 years old and older can vote, as long as you live, work, or study in Albuququerque's District 6. Voting is open through April 19th and can be done through this link.
'I felt strongly that if these middle-schoolers can put in this project for the Five Blocks for Life, they should be able to vote on these projects as well,' said Councilor Rogers. More about that project and others on the table can be found here.
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You can also watch our podcasts in video form, both on-air and online. Tune in to an abbreviated version of the New Mexico News Insiders podcast on broadcast television every Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. on Fox New Mexico. Full video episodes are posted on KRQE's YouTube page at youtube.com/krqenews13.
Having trouble finding the show? Try searching your favorite podcast player with the term 'KRQE' or 'New Mexico News Insiders' (without the quotes). You can also use the links above to find the podcast on each service or listen to the audio player at the top of this post.
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