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What if you could help decide how the government spends public funds? | Shari Davis

Jul 16, 2020
Shari Davis, a community leader and executive director advocating for participatory budgeting, discusses the transformative power of community involvement in government spending. She emphasizes how this approach amplifies voices often unheard, promoting inclusivity and equity. Davis shares inspiring examples, like a Boston initiative where marginalized youth influence projects. She argues for opening public spaces to all citizens, suggesting that collective decision-making can help reshape neighborhoods and strengthen democracy.
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