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Recruit more New Yorkers — the more voices, the stronger the signal to policymakers.
About the Budget Gap
NYC's FY2026 budget is $155 billion, with a projected $6 billion shortfall. The city needs to explore every option — new revenue streams, efficiency gains, and smarter spending.
Gap vs. Total Budget3.9%
This forum uses the Wisdom of Crowds to surface the strongest ideas through collective voting and structured debate.
How It Works
- ▲▼ Vote ideas up or down — net score ranks the leaderboard
- 💬 Open any idea to add For or Against debate points
- 🏷️ Watch for status tags as ideas get reviewed
- 🎯 Be specific — vague ideas are hard to evaluate
- 🌍 Look to other cities for proven models
- 🔁 The AI will flag if your idea already exists