PRIORITIES 

During my first term as County Commissioner, I focused on equity, education, mental health, the environment, and a Strategic Plan that is responsive to our county residents. During my next term, I will advance these same priorities:

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EQUITY   

• Integrate diversity and equity into all board decisions and county operations

• Affordable housing and public transit

• Master Aging Plan to address needs of aging residents

• Support for disabled residents 

• Provide mental health programs and substance use prevention and treatment

•  Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Justice Reform

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EDUCATION

• Adequately fund operational needs for both school districts 

• Coordinated plan for school and county capital funding

• Replace school buses with electric as the need arises

• Support funding for mental health resources in the schools

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ENVIRONMENT

• Support implementing our new Climate Action Plan which is integrated into all county operations and capital planning

• Prioritize bike lanes, sidewalks, and connecting parks, shops, residents

• Align transportation planning to minimize impact on environment

• Winterizing/renovating homes supporting those in need

• Employ social justice lens to all decisions

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

• Create jobs for residents that include healthcare/benefits/living wage

• Attract clean and sustainable businesses (e.g. low environmental impact) 

• Retain local businesses as they grow

 

BOARD GOVERNANCE

• Implement Strategic Plan with goal to best serve Orange County residents

• Fiscally responsible stewardship of funds

• Collaborate with schools and local town leaders

• Receptive to community input