The People’s Budget Sacramento was announced by Councilmember-Elect Katie Valenzuela and the organizers of Black Justice Sacramento on Juneteenth. The foundational principle of the People’s Budget is simple: Residents deserve more of a voice in how our money is spent, and budget spending should reflect community needs and priorities.
After weeks of protests following the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and too many other Black people at the hands of law enforcement, it is past time to talk about transferring resources away from law enforcement and toward activities that improve public safety and well-being. The City and County of Sacramento make it too difficult to understand where resources are spent, what outcomes that spending delivers, and how citizens can engage in decision-making on budget spending. The People’s Budget Sacramento will model for the City and County how to make this information more accessible and how to facilitate future processes that engage more of the community before decisions are made.
This website will make it easy to access information on budget spending, best practices and case studies from other cities, and voice your opinions on priorities for your community.
