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Community Votes to Fund Local Dreams | Tucson News
Ward one residents took charge of $200,000 in discretionary funds through the Budget de la Gente program, choosing 20 community projects—each getting $10,000—to transform neighborhoods with art, youth programs, and senior support. From turning vacant lots into art bodegas to funding English classes and daily meals for seniors, these grassroots ideas are sparking real change. With non-profits stepping in to manage funds and city departments helping bring plans to life, this initiative proves that when locals lead, neighborhoods thrive. Keep those ideas coming—future funding rounds are already…
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