Focus & Priorities

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Crime Reduction

Implement strategic police-community partnerships in high-crime areas

Expand youth intervention programs to prevent juvenile crime

Create new pathways for at-risk youth

Support block watch groups and help them flourish.

Economic Development

Modernize sewer and water systems to improve service and lower rates

Support block watch groups and help them flourish.

 Establish a citizen taskforce to explore income tax reduction options

Poverty Reduction

Launch task force to find a solution to urban poverty

Improve housing conditions through landlord accountability programs

Economic Development

Improve businesses on our main corridors.

Remove blight and outdated structures.

Attract business by partnering with other city officials to create incentives that drive economic growth and produce opportunities.

Neighborhood Infrastructure

Repairs streets and sidewalks.

Remove blight.

Support beautification projects.

Support elderly homeowners by connecting them with organizations that can assist in home and property repairs.

Attract new homeowners and support them in their transition by connecting them with organizations and resources.

Quality of Life

Hold city departments accountable, ensuring the zoning code is enforced, streets are plowed and repaired in a timely manner, and police patrols are responsive and attentive to the entire community.