Cambridge residents invited to tell W.I.T.Y. their priorities for the 2026 budget

Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett posed with the W.I.T.Y. system in this undated image.

The City of Cambridge is inviting residents to help shape the 2026 municipal budget through a new interactive survey tool — a mobile touchscreen called W.I.T.Y.

The initiative, which stands for “What’s Important To You,” runs from June 18 to July 31 and is designed to make budget engagement more accessible and inclusive. The system will be set up at community centres and public spaces across the city, allowing residents to easily share their spending priorities.

“W.I.T.Y. helps us reach people in their everyday spaces,” a statement from Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett read in part. “It is about removing barriers to participation and making sure every resident has a simple and meaningful way to share their priorities.”

W.I.T.Y. will be stationed at several locations this week, including the W.G. Johnson Centre, the David Durward Centre, and the Allan Reuter Centre.

The city said updates on W.I.T.Y.’s location will be shared through its social media channels.

Local businesses or organizations interested in hosting W.I.T.Y. can contact the city to arrange a visit, provided they can offer indoor space, Wi-Fi access and basic supervision.

The city says the feedback collected will help guide decisions as it prepares the upcoming municipal budget.