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If elected, my top priorities for East Palo Alto would be:
Improve Public Safety
- Continue and strengthen crime reduction measures: responsive and responsible community policing, hire a Police Chief who is committed to collaborating with a diverse community, encourage neighborhood watch and block groups, hold bilingual beat meetings, Measure C funding for youth and re-entry programs
Encourage Local Small Business Development
- Simplify processes for obtaining business licenses and permits
- Support and promote job training and entrepreneurship development
Protect and Improve Access to Affordable Housing
- Balance new development with protections against displacement of current residents
- Protect and strengthen the Rent Stabilization, Just Cause Eviction, and Condo Conversion Ordinances
- Encourage affordable housing development by streamlining red tape, and using existing city funds already dedicated for affordable housing to leverage county and state funds
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