Taking city hall ‘on tour’ helps US mayors prioritise funding

From vaccine incentives to free public transit and broadband investment, the mayors of Little Rock and Tucson explain their ARPA spending priorities and how civic engagement is informing them.

Through the US$1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) economic stimulus bill, US cities will receive a share of US$65 billion in direct federal funding.

News of this and the impending infrastructure bill has excited residents and stakeholders about how the money will be spent and how they can benefit. This means public engagement is critical to demonstrating transparency and trust, and to helping cities ascertain where the highest priorities and opportunities are.

Discussion from US mayo...