VOTE! CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT. CITIES: Rex, Ellenwood, Forest Park, Morrow, Lake City, and Conley
A thriving Clayton County with a robust workforce.
- An infrastructure-ready Clayton County to accommodate population growth.
- A citizen-focused Clayton County addressing community issues.
- A caring Clayton County meeting the mental health and economic needs of its families.
Affordable Housing Initiatives: Implement programs to increase the availability of affordable housing, such as incentivizing the development of affordable housing units and rent control measures.
Living Wage Legislation: Advocate for a living wage ordinance to ensure that all workers in the county earn enough to cover basic living expenses.
Small Business Support: Promote resolutions that support small businesses, such as providing grants, low-interest loans, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs from underserved communities.
Environmental Sustainability Measures: Implement resolutions to promote renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and invest in green infrastructure projects that create jobs while addressing climate change.
Criminal Justice Reform: Support measures to address systemic inequalities in the criminal justice system, such as bail reform, ending cash bail, and investing in alternatives to incarceration like restorative justice programs.
Transportation Equity: Work towards improving public transportation infrastructure and ensuring equitable access to transportation options, particularly in underserved communities.
Food Security Programs: Implement resolutions to address food insecurity, such as expanding access to nutritious food through farmers' markets, community gardens, and food assistance programs.
Investment in Infrastructure: Advocate for investments in infrastructure projects that create jobs and improve the quality of life for residents, such as repairing roads and bridges, expanding broadband access, and upgrading water and sewer systems.