Neighborhood Preservation

By Chris Hemingway

The neighborhoods of District 9 require increased attention from City Hall and expanded access to city-funded programs and services. Much has been done to improve our community, but much is still needed.

Some specific ideas I have to build stronger neighborhoods in District 9 include:

· Ensure that Library and Park Bond funds are used to improve District 9 parks and begin the process for a new library.

· Ensuring that our police and fire services are second to none, and that our district receives the appropriate level of service we deserve.

· Spend Redevelopment Agency money in the neighborhoods to fund shopping center renovations, repair streets and improve road medians, and assist homeowners with structural improvements and painting.

· Double the number of neighborhoods clean-ups for the District.

· Expand Neighborhood Watch Programs.