Empowering Neighborhoods Through a Priority Board
Learn about Brent Jackson’s plan to advocate for a Priority Board that gives neighborhoods a voice in public works spending, ensuring tax dollars reflect community priorities and foster active citizen participation.
Empowering Neighborhood Voices to Shape Our City’s Future
Introducing the Priority Board
A group of non-partisan elected, unpaid members from the community, ideally representatives from each neighborhood, who guide public works investments based on community priorities.
Inspired by Dayton, Ohio’s Model
This is not a new concept. Adopting proven methods that increase citizen engagement and direct funds where they matter most. Such as in Dayton, Ohio. A rivercity like Evansville, that suffered the loss of the NEC Corporation in the 90’s and the city budget became constrained there after. A priority board was developed to help guide the city through all of the needed infrastructure changes and funding.
Ensuring Accountability and Transparency
A priority board gives residents a direct voice in budget decisions, so tax dollars truly reflect neighborhood needs. Citizens who live Evansville, who pay taxes here, should have final say. A priority board gives us absolute transparency and accountability.
Empower Communities, Shape Our Future
Discover how Brent Jackson’s Priority Board initiative fosters neighborhood leadership and smarter public spending.
Neighborhood Representation
Elected, unpaid members from each ward give neighborhoods a voice in directing public works funds, ensuring local priorities are met.
Community-Led Spending
This approach guarantees tax dollars are allocated based on real community needs, increasing transparency and impact as budgets tighten.
Citizen Empowerment
Encourages active involvement from residents, making decision-making more inclusive and strengthening neighborhood bonds.
Neighborhood Empowerment Process
Discover how Brent Jackson’s Priority Board initiative invites neighbors to actively shape public works priorities and budget decisions.
Step One: Elect Your Representatives
Each ward elects their Priority Board, creating a direct link between residents and public works planning.
Step Two: Collaborative Budgeting
Priority Board members work together to identify neighborhood and infrastructure needs and guide spending to where it matters most.
Step Three: Community Impact
With citizen input directing funds, neighborhoods see tangible improvements aligned with their priorities and values.
Empower Your Neighborhood Today
Become a part of Brent Jackson’s mission to give neighborhoods a stronger voice and direct public works spending effectively.