Public Safety & Policing
Fully staff frontline first responders, such as EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, and police
Bring Community Ambassador program to District 11
Expand number of bilingual foot patrols
Promote community involvement through active neighborhood group watches
Greater transparency in potential hate crime and excessive use of force investigations
Use of security cameras to respond to crime and emergencies
Improve diversity in academy recruits so police force reflects the community it serves
Address over-policing concerns through regular neighborhood town halls
Advocate for increased de-escalation training to prevent excessive use of force incidents
Ensure that public transit stops have adequate lighting, are regularly patrolled, and have emergency call boxes
Homelessness
Compel individuals with severe mental illness or substance abuse to accept care and ensure that they receive necessary services
Increase the number of care beds for those in crisis
Ensure city provides treatment on demand for those those struggling with addiction
Staff shelters with more social workers and frontline healthcare workers
Expand crisis prevention and intervention programs
Healthcare
Establish mobile health clinics to provide care in underserved D11 neighborhoods
Expand healthcare access to the district with more clinics and health centers
More affordable elder care options so residents can age in place with dignity
Expand mental health resources to support our youth and families
Environment (Climate Change)
Develop district-wide safety plan for responding to environmental disasters
Organize public workshops for residents around climate initiatives
Advocate for transparent data systems to track and measure our progress in achieving climate goals
Local hiring for district residents with union jobs focusing on sustainability and alternative energy
Fill community parks with native plants to strengthen the local ecosystem
Support creation of electrification infrastructure
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