Shari Davis

Shari Davis

Civic Innovation Director | Transforming Cities Through Civic Tech

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Shari Davis is the Director of Participatory Budgeting in the City of Boston, a pioneering civic engagement initiative that gives residents a direct voice in the city's budget decisions. She has spearheaded award-winning programs that leverage technology to make local government more transparent and collaborative.

Shari's TED talk on participatory democracy has reached over 1 million views, highlighting how civic tech can empower underrepresented communities. Her keynotes offer a practical playbook for building inclusive, tech-forward cities of the future.

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What if you could help decide how the government spends public funds?

What if you could help decide how the government spends public funds in your community? That's the idea behind participatory budgeting, a process that brings local residents and governments together to develop concrete solutions to real problems close to home. In this inspiring call to action, community leader Shari Davis shows how participatory budgeting can strengthen democracy, transform neighborhoods and cities -- and give everyone a seat at the table. "We've got to open the doors to city halls and schools so wide that people can't help but walk in," they say.

TED2020 🇨🇦VancouverJul 2020
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