Anna Laybourn

Anna has guided municipalities, regional agencies, and non-profits throughout North America in seeking diverse funding sources for parks. She brings innovation in engaging constituents with graphic visions and data-driven storytelling, and a commitment to social equity and community co‑creation.

Anna’s proven track record building support for passage of ballot initiatives for funding parks includes Salt Lake City $85 million bond issue, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District two funding ballot issues that passed by nearly 80% and 70% of voters, City of Boulder Open Space sales tax extension, dedicated parks sales tax passage for Adams County, Arapahoe County, and Douglas County, and upcoming $240 million bond issue for the City of Spokane. The basis for this session can be found in her article published by the American Planning Association https://www.planning.org/planning/2022/fall/5-tips-to-get-project-funding-approved-at-the-ballot-box/