EDUCATION:

• Advocate salary increases for PGCPS educators and staff.
• Expand services for students with special needs, learning disabilities and provide resources to their families.
• Support new construction, renovations and maintenance.

YOUTH:

• Increase funding for non-profit organizations that provide mentoring, mental health, workforce and entrepreneurship training.
• Create diversion programs for youth in collaboration with the non-profits, faith-based organizations and the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
• Collaborate with Department of Parks and Recreation to create Safe Haven programs and resources.

ECONOMIC:

• Support small businesses with funding, access, training and opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
• Increase the tax revenue with quality businesses and commercial development.
• Advocate to streamline the procurement and permit process.

SENIOR and VETERAN SERVICES:

• Provide affordable housing with an oversight board
• Expand accessible wrap around services.
• Create a one-stop portal for resources.

PUBLIC SAFETY:

• Increase funding for staffing and equipment for first responders and retirees.
• Create an ongoing Gun Buyback Program.
• Strengthen relationships with youth, police, families and community partners to help decrease crimes.

HEALTH and WELLNESS:

• Create family-friendly community clinics.
• Provide information and resources to help decrease Covid, Cancer and Heart diseases.
• Support funding for accessible/equitable food options.