Throughout four deliberation sessions, Assembly Members decided to advance this idea to one of the final borough ballots for New Yorkers to vote on. The idea has been edited by Assembly Members and CEC staff to fit ballot character limits and remove all references to specific institutions and geographies. Here is the final idea title and description as it will appear on the ballot:

Gardening for Community Health

A gardening program providing educational workshops about growing food, light carpentry and incorporating mental health therapy with animals.

Community Gardening for Community Health

Official proposal 11/12/2025 10:56 On the Ballot

Idea Submission for The People's Money:: Community gardening program that incorporates (1) educational workshops / activities around growing food (community self-sufficiency), green thumb skills, construction (carpentry) skills for building sheds, planters, etc. and (2) mental health therapy by incorporating care for animals like chickens or goats which can be used to clean up the garden. This can be an expansion of an existing program.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?: There are many people with mental health issues dealing with trauma. Community health concerns should also include food and nutrition.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply: Youth (under 24)

Older Adults (65 +)

Public Housing Residents

Justice Impacted People

People with Disabilities

Limited English Speakers

Immigrants / Migrants

Veterans

LGBTQIA+ People

Parents

Unhoused People

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