Public Safety
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Support both our law enforcement and our community by investing (re-allocating) department funds towards mental health and substance abuse responders and increased training for community policing techniques.
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Support law enforcement officers' ability to report inappropriate, illegal and unethical behavior of fellow officers without threat of reprisal or termination.
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Support investments and increased mental health and PTSD counseling and treatment for our officers.
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Criminal Justice
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Support the greater citizens and private oversight of police and corrections agencies with greater ability and power to investigate police misconduct.
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Support police and sentencing reforms that have disproportionate rates of incarceration for minority populations, while eliminating Department of Corrections contracts for private prisons.
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Support drug policy reform aimed at keeping nonviolent drug offenders out of prisons and in treatment programs
Education
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Increase school funding & salary for teachers and have heavier investments in title one schools.
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Ensure adequate and fair school choice models and that schools are accessible to all districts, particularly title one choices.
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Invest in programs aimed at the physical and mental well-being of our students through extra-curricular activities, counseling, and healthy eating.
Neighborhood/Quality of Life
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Invest in programs designed to keep rents affordable while investing in our most vulnerable neighborhoods.
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Penalize negligent property owners who facilitate sub-standard rental properties which don’t meet current codes and standards.
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Invest in increased community-oriented facilities and parks and increase access for children.
