Voting will start this week in the city of Boston’s new participatory budget process, which will result in the distribution of $2 million in city funds to five projects. There are fourteen finalists in the running for the top five slots with proposals ranging from new supports for those struggling with addiction and rental assistance funds to teens and young adults to rat control.

The 14 finalists were winnowed down from over 1,000 ideas gathered last year through the newly created Office of Participatory Budgeting. The online voting will take place between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15.

“We’re excited to have residents vote on these initiatives to help drive how the city can deliver on the issues that matter most in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Thank you to every community member who shared an idea and got involved to shape our work.”

The winning projects will be awarded funds to begin their work in spring 2025, according to the mayor’s office. Voters must be Boston residents age 11 or older and can only vote once.

Go here to read more and vote.