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Boston plan allowing 11-year-olds to vote on city budget ridiculed: 'Wholly inappropriate'
BOSTON (TND) — A Boston city councilor on Tuesday denounced a budgeting process in which residents at least 11 years old can vote on how to spend some public funds. The participatory budgeting process allows residents to submit project ideas to the Office of Participatory Budgeting, which then reviews and develops them into proposals before putting them on a January ballot. Residents can vote for up to five proposals to receive up to $2 million each in public funds.
City to Begin 2024 Major Road Maintenance Plan
The City started its 2024 Major Road Maintenance this week and is estimated to be completed at the end of August this year. During this time, the following streets may be affected by reconstruction:. Canadian Street – From Colorado St (S) to W 40th St. Milam Street – From...
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