Fort Bend County residents participate in the 2nd Annual Participatory Budget Town Hall Series Events.

Fort Bend County residents participate in the 2nd Annual Participatory Budget Town Hall Series Events.

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Fort Bend County Residents Help Shape Future Through Participatory Budgeting: A Grassroots Approach to Fiscal Equity

In a bold step toward inclusive governance and fiscal transparency, Fort Bend County recently concluded its 2nd Annual Participatory Budget Town Hall Series, hosted by Precinct 4 County Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy. The two dynamic sessions, held on April 24 and May 3, 2025, invited local residents to take a direct role in shaping the county’s financial future, offering a hands-on opportunity to influence the 2026 fiscal year budget.