Oswego County Participatory Budgeting

1. Process Design: We are partnering with a consultant and community leaders to create the rules and engagement plan.
2. Brainstorm Ideas: Through meetings and online tools, residents will share and discuss ideas for projects.
3. Develop Proposals: Groups of volunteers will develop the ideas into feasible proposals.
4. Vote: Volunteers vote on the proposals that most serve the community’s needs.
5. Fund Winning Project: The Community Foundation will fund the winning idea(s) with a pool of $75,000 in grant dollars.

May 2026 – Oswego County

Sessions 1 & 2 –  Topic Ideas & Voting | May 5 & 6 2026 – 5:00-7:30pm
Location: Camp Zerbe (253 NY 104, Williamstown NY 13493)
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Session 3 – Virtual Proposal Presentation Night | May 27, 2026 – 5:30-7:30pm (Held via zoom)

Session 3 is where community ideas come to life. During this virtual session, participants will hear proposal ideas that were developed based on the community’s top priorities, ask questions, and share feedback. It’s a chance to learn more about each idea, understand its potential impact, and help shape what moves forward to the final vote the following day.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://cnycf-org.zoom.us/j/85104765688

Meeting ID: 851 0476 5688

Session 4 – Voting Night | May 28, 2026 – 5:00-7:30pm
Location: The Children’s Museum of Oswego County (7 W Bridge St, Oswego NY 13126) *Polls open online at 9am and close at 7:00pm
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Information on our voting night event, and details of how to cast your vote will be available soon! Both online and in-person voting will be available for residents of Oswego County.

Residents who need transportation assistance may contact Ride Oswego County’s Office of Mobility Management at rideoc@oswegocounty.com or 315.746.4222.