The New York City Civic Engagement Commission last Tuesday announced two campaigns that strive to empower New Yorkers to make change in their communities through democratic participation.

The People’s Money campaign is the name for the annual citywide participatory budgeting program, in which New Yorkers decide of how a portion of the city’s budget will be spent.

Residents choose how to spend public money in partnership with community-based organizations and civic leaders. The process is open to all New Yorkers ages 11 and up, regardless of immigration status.

The People’s Money has four phases — idea generation, borough assemblies, citywide voting and implemented projects. The process is in the voting phase right now, and residents have until June 25 to cast their ballots online or in-

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