The Byline: Voting Open in the 49th Ward for the Participatory Budget

The Participatory Budget Cycle is open, allowing residents to start voting on infrastructure programs to better our community. What does the 15th 15th Participatory Budget Cycle entail and how can citizens get involved? What are menu funds and how do they impact alderpersons and their budgets? What ward projects are up for votes this year and when does voting open?On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Dana Prodoehl is joined by writer Megan Gauthier to discuss these questions and more.Listen to The Byline — the story behind the stories you read — every Friday wherever you get your podcasts.