ByJessica A. York

The fact that Vallejo has set aside about $1 million less than last year to turn community members dreams into reality did not dampen spirits Tuesday.

After simply voting in last years first participatory budgeting effort, resident Dave Belef came to Tuesdays kickoff public assembly at Glen Cove Elementary School cafeteria armed with a plan — and his laptop.

via Vallejos participatory budgeting year kickoff draws experienced crowd – Vallejo Times Herald.