What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil

Participatory budgeting makes the people involved more likely to vote – an important consideration in a city like Detroit where many don’t.

By: Celina Su, CUNY Graduate Center, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 1, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months ago

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By Celina Su, CUNY Graduate Center

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address on March 31, 2026, at Mumford High School on the city’s northwest side.

In the speech, Sheffield touted the accomplishments of her administration’s first 90 days, which included bringing the cash assistance program RxKids to Detroit. Sheffield also announced a new initiative called Ride to Rise, which offers free bus service to the city’s K-12 students …

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