Case Study
City of Pleasanton Budget Engagement
![A parent holds a small child in their arms, and together they are placing a green dot vote onto a poster of budget priorities that is filled with green and red votes from other residents.](https://civicmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pleasanton-photo-2-1024x768.png)
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