ISSUES
Meeting community needs through strategic allocation of resources
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Balancing budget issues through community input
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Community based solutions to education, infrastructure, safety, diversity, housing, and climate change
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Fresh thinking about solutions to new and old issues in a diverse town
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Programs and resources for those experiencing mental health, abuse, addiction, and other crisis situation
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Prioritizing funding for multicultural center, youth empowerment center, CRESS
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Meeting the staffing needs of the fire department

Investing in Affordable Housing Initiatives
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Creative solutions to create a sense of community and belonging
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Expand affordable housing opportunities and access through an equity lens
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An anti racist approach to communication and information about housing initiatives including comprehensive language access and trauma informed supports
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Investment in family centered housing and retention of low income and BIPOC families
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Expanding assistance programs and incentives for first time home buyers

Prioritizing Covid Recovery
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Relief efforts need to be centered in communities most impacted by COVID and focused on addressing disparities that have been perpetuated by the pandemic.
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Ensure that schools and youth programming have adequate funding and leadership that is representative of our diverse population
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Providing support for existing and aspiring business owners and identifying creative and inclusive solutions to revamping the downtown area

Taking Bold Climate Action
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Transformation of economy and society in order to address climate change
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Support Climate Action Adaptation and Resilience Plan report as proposed by Energy Climate Action Committee
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Identify specific mitigations strategies that can address the intersections of Climate change, economic prosperity, racial injustice, income and health
