# of PB Votes
Target
In the past PB voting cycle, the target was 10,000 and was reached. This cycle, a target was not given due to the multiple unknowns related to the Covid pandemic.
Analysis
Participatory Budgeting (PB) Durham is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend a part of the public budget.
A survey was distributed to residents in an effort to determine their needs during COVID. In addition, this was a follow up survey based upon resident feedback received pertaining to the Comprehensive Plan. PB staff asked residents to rank the following focus areas:
? Employment Opportunities
? Youth Opportunities
? Food Access
? Mental Health Services
? Access to Technology
? Elder Care
? Employment Opportunities
? Youth Opportunities
? Food Access
? Mental Health Services
? Access to Technology
? Elder Care
Residents could also write-in a focus area.
Next Steps
One of the lessons learned throughout the cycle of PB Durham was that when it came time for residents to vote on projects - not all residents were aware of PB Durham or know the details of specific projects on the ballot. Thus, PB Durham staff needed to spend a substantial amount of time educating residents at voting sites. The next round of PB Durham intends to improve this process by including a "Voting Prep and Outreach" segment to the cycle of PB Durham's timeline.
Status Indicators: On Target | 
Close to Target | 
Needs Improvement | 
Target Pending