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📢 Portlanders, it's time to have a say in your city's budget! 💰An initiative petition to bring participatory budgeting to Portland - giving all Portlanders a voice and vote on 2% of the city’s budget... www.your2centspdx.com

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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
More than 7,000 cities around the world have used participatory budgeting to give residents a say in how public dollars are spent. Your 2 Cents is working to make that a reality in Portland. The people who know what our neighborhoods need are the people who actually live here, NOT lobbyists.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Notice how many of those things are connected to how our city chooses to invest public dollars? That’s why Your 2 Cents would give Portlanders a real voice in deciding how 2% of our city budget is invested. You know your own neighborhood. Portland should trust that knowledge.
Picture of St Johns bridge, Powell's book sign, bicycle with bike lane sign, trees and a playground.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
fall is almost here… 🍂 checklist: ☑️ drink something pumpkin-flavored ☑️ find the perfect rainy-day playlist ☑️ romanticize a walk through your neighborhood ☑️ decide what YOU would spend 2% of Portland’s budget on 🪙 okay, that last one might be the most important. what’s getting your 2 cents? 👇
Picture of Your 2 Cents penny with pink balloons.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
There are many highlights to Portland’s participatory budget measure - swipe right to hear a few & share this post with your friends!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We’re grateful to have the support of City Councilor Sameer Kanal (@kanalforportland.bsky.social), who understands that Portlanders deserve more say in how our city’s public money is spent. As he put it: “Portland is ready. Portlanders deserve it.”
Picture of Portland City Councilor Sameer Kanal and the words Your Two Cents Portland is proudly endorsed by Councilor Sameer Kanal.“Portlanders absolutely need more say in their city budget and how public money is spent in their city. That’s one reason why I enthusiastically endorse Your 2 cents PDX to launch participatory budgeting in Portland by 2028.

Participatory budgeting is clearer and creates more accountable, responsive government. This is a proven innovation, practiced from Paris to New York, and it’s been piloted here by Metro and with youth in East Portland.

Portland is ready. Portlanders deserve it. Your 2 Cents PDX will bring deeper, more collaborative democracy to Portland.”
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Your 2 Cents would give Portlanders another way 2 participate: deciding how to spend 2% of our city budget. Participatory budgeting has already been used around the world. And Portland has something those cities don’t always have: the conditions to do this even better. High turnout. Vote-by-mail.
Graphic showing the 71.16% of Portlanders voted in 2024. Portland residents deserve a stronger voice in the decisions that shape our city!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Portlanders already have ideas about how to make our city better. What if we actually got a say in where some of our public money goes? Your Two Cents would give Portland residents the power 2 decide how 2% of our city budget is spent every year. What would you choose? #YourTwoCentsPDX #Portland
Your Two Cents volunteers holding up signs showing what they would fund: education and affordability.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
We’ve been rolling around Portland all summer, and we’ve heard plenty of ideas for making our city better. Better parks. More support for local artists. Safer streets. More investment in kids. Everyone has their 2 cents. We think everyone should have a say, too. ✌️ — Heads & Tails 🪙
Heads and Tails, our two penny mascots, celebrating with a giant bunch of pink balloons.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Young people aren’t just the future of Portland. They’re already helping shape it. 🤝 Meet Lisbeth Marquez-Delgado. In East Portland, she was one of more than 1,500 young people ages 13–25 who helped decide how to invest $500,000 in recovery funds. Your Two Cents PDX will build on that success.
Picture of Lisbeth and a quote saying "Launching PB projects for youth will not only benefit high school youth, but it will leave a lasting impact for future generations. Investing in youth leaders involved in PB processes today will create innovative leaders who participate in public office and civic engagement opportunities in the future."
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Swipe. 🪙 This November, Portland votes on participatory budgeting.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
WE ARE OFFICIALLY ON THE BALLOT PORTLAND!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
tap ,tap🎙️... Portland: You did it! Now you will get to have Your 2 Cents on Your 2 Cents. To every circulator, contributor, volunteer, supporter, endorser, follower, and friend....THANK YOU! Our community made this possible, breaking records along the way. Onward to November, together!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
176. 3,200. 23. $3,000,000. Four numbers about who gets to decide how public money gets spent. The answer is going to surprise you. Tomorrow.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The endorsements keep rolling in for Your Two Cents PDX! We are very proud to have the support of Teacher Tiffany (@teachertiffany2026.bsky.social)! Join the fight to democratize the Portland city budget at Your2CentsPDX.com.
Picture of Portland City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane and the text "Your Two Cents Portland is proudly endorsed by Portland City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane."“City Hall works best when every voice counts and everyone can see it represented in actual outcomes. Too often affluent interest groups make the most noise and lobby behind closed doors to determine outcomes that don’t serve the public interest; especially around how public money gets spent. That is why I am so thrilled diverse Portlanders are rallying around the Your 2 Cents Campaign to finally bring participatory budgeting to Portland. This multiracial, citywide movement is championing exactly what Portland needs right now: more transparency and accountability in the city’s financial management and deeper and broader participation in the budgeting process. I heartily endorse Your 2 Cents PDX. -Portland City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane”
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
After submitting a record-breaking 78,743 signatures on Monday, we're keeping the good vibes going with support from amazing leaders like Portland City Councilor @councilorgreen.bsky.social! Join the fun as we democratize the budget at Your2CentsPDX.com
Graphic featuring City Councilor Mitch Green endorsing Your 2 Cents.Quote from Mitch Green that says “Public budgets matter. They are the primary way governments exercise power. But for too long most Portlanders have been relegated to the role of spectator while back-room dealers and paid investor class lobbyists have their way with the public purse. We need to change that from the bottom up. We need to open the doors wide for all working-class Portlanders to directly shape how public money is spent on public projects and programs that directly improve their lives. That’s why I proudly endorse the Your 2 Cents PDX campaign. Imagine residents in each city council district getting to deliberate and decide how to invest millions of dollars to improve their neighborhoods and communities. Portland has a rich culture of participation. And we have an opportunity to go big with Your 2 Cents PDX, to finally join New York, Paris, Seoul, Mexico City and thousands of other cities on every continent that have been implementing participatory budgeting for decades.”
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
After submitting record-breaking 78,743 signatures on Monday, we're keeping the good vibes going with support from amazing leaders like Councilor @candaceavalos.bsky.social! Join the fun as we democratize the budget at Your2CentsPDX.com.
Graphic with a picture of Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos announcing her endorsement of the Your 2 Cents ballot initiative."As the Councilor representing East Portland, I know my constituents want a stronger voice in the decisions that shape their neighborhoods, especially when it comes to how City budget decisions are made. Participatory budgeting creates a meaningful way for residents to bring forward ideas, work with City staff to develop them into viable proposals, and vote on community priorities. It also expands participation by including residents who aren't eligible to vote in our elections but are deeply invested in Portland's future. That's why I'm proud to endorse Your 2 Cents PDX and support giving more Portlanders a direct voice in the budgeting process. By passing this measure, Portland can join thousands of communities around the world that have successfully used participatory budgeting to strengthen civic engagement and give residents a greater voice in how public dollars are spent."
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"As a District 1 City Councilor, I am excited to endorse Your 2 Cents PDX. Participatory budgeting is a demonstrated reform for deepening and broadening civic engagement. It is high time we bring it to Portland and adapt and improve it for our City.” -Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy
Graphic with Your Two Cents Portland is proudly endorsed by Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy and a headshot of Dunphy.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
THANK YOU 78,743 PORTLAND VOTERS FOR ADDING YOUR SIGNATURE FOR YOUR 2 CENTS! Today our campaign broke the record for the number of signatures submitted to City Hall! We are grateful for every signature, circulator, contribution and conversation that led us to this historic day. Onward to November!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are proud Pennies to announce that our campaign has been endorsed by our amazing friends at @pdxforall.bsky.social!
Proudly endorsed by Portland for All on pink background
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Re-posting one of our absolute favorites from Azaria, who explains exactly why we need #Your2Cents and how participatory budgeting will benefit Portland!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Participatory Budgeting (PB) works because people see it work. More neighbors show up next time. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
janna lives in parkrose. one park. (park is literally in the name.) powellhurst-gilbert has seven. her two cents: make the columbia slough the second. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
your two cents matter. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
reposting john. "after growing up in portland, it pains me to look around." 2% of the general fund. ~$16M a year. every portlander, a vote. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Here's the thing: Your Two Cents doesn't change how much money the city spends. It just changes who decides how a slice of it gets spent: 2%. Money the city was going to spend anyway, moves from lobbyists and politicians to the people. That's what they don't like. That's exactly why we need it.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Devin Ruiz of @nextuporegon.bsky.social thinks that Portland should invest in youth workforce development, green spaces, community centers, the arts, and things that make our city thrive and flourish. What's #Your2Cents?
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
parkrose has one park. the slough's right there. what's your two cents? your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Devin knows the impact of Portland’s community centers. The loss of one in her neighborhood (Cully) has been devastating. #Your2Cents will add more community voices to the decisions made over Portland’s budget!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Ty lives east of 205. no sidewalks between his kid and school. he's called. he's gone to the meetings. three blocks. still nothing. inner SE has all of it. this is what your two cents is for. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The Pennies are dancin cuz we were just endorsed by AFSCME Local 1790!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
if i were in charge, i'd get more bike lanes. that's the whole pitch. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
janna's out gathering signatures. ballot measure qualifies this spring if we hit the number. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
"my opinion is worth considerably more than two cents actually," 💬 every lobbyist at city hall, probably. we made a video. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Help us get to 200 here! secure.actblue.com/donate/bs_we...
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
"After growing up in Portland, it pains me to look around to see what I see. Your two cents gives every Portlander a direct voice and vote on how to spend 2% of the city's general fund — about $16 million a year." Hear from Portlander John on why Your Two Cents is the path forward. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
what PB could look like in portland: NYC started in 2011 with 5,000 people and $5M. now 130,000 allocate ~$100M, written into their city charter. we're proposing the same here. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Tired of lobbyist-led spending? Portland's budget too often reflects special interests, not neighborhood needs. Your Two Cents PDX changes that. Every Portlander gets a direct voice and vote on 2% of the city's general fund. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
PB is not new. 7,000+ cities worldwide. 100 in the US. st louis, boston, phoenix have run it over a decade. portland is overdue. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
the same voices dominate portland's budget. consultants. lobbyists. guys in quarter-zips who were ""in the room"" for the last five mayors. we'd like to change who gets a seat. follow along.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
if portland handed you $100 of city money, no strings, where's it going. reply 💰
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
why portland needs PB, per jim: transparency, accountability, and a future where people actually know their power. PB changes government. it also changes people. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
quiz time pdx. what's portland's #1 priority? 🌳 parks 🏠 housing 🛣️ street safety 🎭 arts reply with your pick.
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
imagine if your neighborhood actually got to pick what gets funded next. NYC does it. Vallejo does it. São Paulo does it. Portland could too. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
participatory budgeting started as anti-corruption work. now it's one of the clearest tools for democracy between elections. jim explains what it actually is. your2centspdx.com
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Mayday is signature day. 🌹 Join Janna, Friday, May 1st. Shemanski Park. 1pm. We'll train you on the spot, even if you've never gathered a signature in your life. Friendly crowd, good cause, 90 minutes of your afternoon. Wear comfy shoes and bring water. Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/nextuporegon...
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Portland's budget should be written by Portlanders. Not the guy whose job is remembering three commissioners' birthdays. we're your two cents pdx. help us launch with $2. your2centspdx.com/chip-in
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Join Your 2 Cents campaign to gather signatures at the No Kings 3.0 rally! Meet South of the battleship memorial. Look for our pink banner, sweatshirts, and candy! Let Portland residents know how they can have more voice in our city budget. Sign up on mobilize: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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🚫👑Signature Gathering with Your 2 Cents at No Kings 3.0🚫👑 · Mobilize
Join Your 2 Cents campaign to gather signatures at the No Kings 3.0 rally! Meet up for supplies and then let Portland residents know how they can have more voice in the city budget. Together we’ll l...
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Thanks to everyone who came out for our Party with the Pennies! In 2026, Portlanders will get our say for our city. Join us!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Many thanks to @colorcoalition.bsky.social for your support for Your 2 Cents. Together we will bring participatory budgeting to Portland in 2026!
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your2centspdx.bsky.social @your2centspdx.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Join Your 2 Cents campaign to gather signatures under the cherry blossoms on the waterfront! Meet up for supplies and then let Portland residents know how they can have more voice in their city budget! This is an outdoor event so come dressed for the weather: www.mobilize.us/nextuporegon...
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🌸Signature Gathering with Your 2 Cents Under the Cherry Blossoms🌸 · Next Up Action Fund
Join Your 2 Cents campaign to gather signatures under the cherry blossoms on the waterfront! Meet up for supplies and then let Portland residents know how they can have more voice in the city budget. ...
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