Participatory Budgeting in the United States: A Guide for Local Governments Contributor(s): Gordon, Victoria (Author), Osgood Jr, Jeffery L. (Author), Boden, Daniel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1498742076 ISBN-13: 9781498742078 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Public Finance - Political Science | Public Affairs & Administration - Medical | Public Health |
Dewey: 352.482 |
LCCN: 2016006450 |
Series: Aspa Series in Public Administration and Public Policy |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6" W x 9" (1.04 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Although citizen engagement is a core public service value, few public administrators receive training on how to share leadership with people outside the government. Participatory Budgeting in the United States serves as a primer for those looking to understand a classic example of participatory governance, engaging local citizens in examining budgetary constraints and priorities before making recommendations to local government. Utilizing case studies and an original set of interviews with community members, elected officials, and city employees, this book provides a rare window onto the participatory budgeting process through the words and experiences of the very individuals involved. The central themes that emerge from these fascinating and detailed cases focus on three core areas: creating the participatory budgeting infrastructure; increasing citizen participation in participatory budgeting; and assessing and increasing the impact of participatory budgeting. This book provides students, local government elected officials, practitioners, and citizens with a comprehensive understanding of participatory budgeting and straightforward guidelines to enhance the process of civic engagement and democratic values in local communities. |