Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee - 07-15-2026 - City of Vallejo

The City of Vallejo Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee met on July 15, 2026, to discuss ongoing community engagement and program updates related to participatory budgeting (PB). A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by representatives from First Place for Youth, a nonprofit providing independent living skills and housing support to young people in Solano County, including Vallejo. They reported on their services funded in part by PB allocations, which support workshops, housing assistance, and educational advocacy for youth. The committee also discussed outreach activities for the upcoming PB cycle 9, including tabling at local events and extending the idea collection period to October 9, 2026, which was approved by motion. Additionally, the committee considered strategies to improve meeting attendance and quorum issues, including a motion to discuss reducing committee seats from 11 to a smaller number, which was seconded and set for future discussion. No new contracts or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussion highlighted the use of PB funds to support youth services and community engagement efforts.