Issues
1. Smart Money Management
- Fiscal Responsibility: Ensuring that our city's budget is balanced and funds are allocated wisely to prioritize essential services without unnecessary expenditures.
- Transparency and Accountability: Promoting open and transparent financial practices to build trust with residents and stakeholders.
- Strategic Investments: Investing in projects that provide long-term benefits to the community, including infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives.
2. Safe Neighborhoods and a Strong Business Community
- Community Policing: Strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and residents through community policing strategies that promote safety and trust.
- Crime Prevention: Supporting programs that address the root causes of crime, such as poverty and lack of education, to create safer neighborhoods.
- Business Support and Growth: Encouraging the growth of local businesses through support programs, tax incentives, and streamlined permitting processes. If we all work, we all win.
- Infrastructure Enhancements: Investing in infrastructure projects that improve public spaces, roads, and utilities, making our city more attractive for businesses and residents alike.
3. Promoting Sustainable Housing Choices
- Affordable Housing: Advocating for policies that increase the availability of affordable housing options for families, seniors, and individuals at all income levels.
- Green Building Standards: Promoting the adoption of green building practices to reduce the environmental impact of new developments and renovations.
- Mixed-Use Developments: Encouraging mixed-use developments that combine residential, commercial, and recreational spaces to create vibrant, walkable communities.
- Public Transportation Access: Expanding access to reliable and affordable public transportation to connect residents with job centers, schools, and essential services.
4. Community Engagement and Inclusion
- Inclusive Decision-Making: Ensuring that all residents have a voice in the decision-making process, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
- Public Participation: Encouraging active participation in community meetings, town halls, and other forums to gather diverse perspectives and ideas.
- Youth and Family Programs: Supporting programs that benefit children and families, such as youth sports, educational initiatives, and family-oriented community events.
5. Stewardship and Community Well-being
- Sustainability Initiatives: Implementing policies and programs that promote sustainability, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and conservation efforts.
- Parks and Recreation: Enhancing and maintaining our parks and recreational facilities to provide residents with ample opportunities for outdoor activities and healthy living.
- Community Health and Safety: Promoting public health initiatives and safety programs to ensure the well-being of all residents.
- Civic Pride: Encouraging community pride and cohesion through events, beautification projects, and volunteer opportunities that bring residents together.
By focusing on these key issues, I am committed to ensuring that Pleasant Hill remains a safe, prosperous, and thriving community for all residents. Together, we can build a future that honors our past while embracing new opportunities for growth and improvement.
Sincerely,
Oliver A. Greenwood
