We are faced with a paradox of living in one of the best places in america and yet we are one of the leaders in suicides for over a decade now. Let’s work together to take care of our friends and family in need.I have been told this is not my problem… Well, that is the problem, we all need to make this a priority.
Increased Awareness:Community-based mental health initiatives can raise awareness about mental health and encourage individuals to seek help.
Improved Access: Communities can provide mental health services and support to individuals who may not have access to professional care.
Stigma Reduction: Addressing mental health issues as a community can reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and promote acceptance and understanding.
Early Intervention: Early identification and intervention for mental health issues can lead to better outcomes and prevent more severe conditions from developing.
Stronger Support Systems: Communities can provide a support system for individuals with mental health issues, helping them feel less isolated and increasing their chances of recovery.
Attainable Housing: Addressing the shortage of affordable housing options for our kids, seniors, as well as our lower income population. Government should not be in the business of housing development, but we can continue the work of creating policies – zoning, utilities waivers, publicly funded and locally endorsed partnerships – that help pave the way for future affordable housing developments that will enhance our community.
Public Safety: Ensuring the city is a safe place to live and work by investing in the police, fire and emergency services departments. We also need to address and foster other solutions that can mitigate crime that don’t rely on law enforcement, such as neighbor-to-neighbor connections, and neighborhood watch groups. We have the opportunity to use certain funding channels to improve lighting in older neighborhoods and alleyway maintenance, and perhaps other environmental issues that affect crime rates.
Economic Development: Encouraging business growth and job creation through incentives and supportive policies, while also balancing the needs of existing businesses and preserving community character.
Smart planning: Using data and evidence-based decision-making to guide growth and development in ways that benefit the community as a whole.
Inclusiveness: Ensuring that new growth and development benefits all residents, regardless of income or ethnicity.
Collaboration: Engaging stakeholders from the public and private sector to work together on growth and development initiatives that align with the city’s goals and values.
Ensuring Public Safety stands as a paramount priority.
Across the nation, we witness a landscape grappling with multifaceted challenges, prompting the pressing question of how do we safeguard and protect our region, our communities, our families.
Economic Empowerment: Initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and expanding job prospects are crucial for bolstering public safety, as financial stability often correlates with reduced crime rates.
Homelessness Intervention: Directly addressing the homelessness crisis is imperative for public safety. Bringing key stackholders together to address, mental health, community well-being and crime prevention.
Affordable Housing Assurance: Ensuring that hardworking families have access to affordable housing is essential for public safety, as stable housing situations promote family stability and community cohesion.
Crime Reduction: Implementing strategies to curb crime rates is paramount for public safety, as safer communities foster greater trust among residents and law enforcement.
Secure Educational Environments: Establishing secure educational settings within safe neighborhoods is critical for public safety, as it provides children with a conducive learning environment and shields them from potential risks outside of school.
I am committed to steering us towards a constructive path forward. Ultimately, my aspiration is for our youth to take pride in calling El Paso County the finest place to live, work, and thrive.
Our community has a lot of momentum, but we need to make sure that, as our region enjoys its current successes, our neighborhoods remain a great place for our families to live and grow.
As a member of County Commission, I intend to help our region create the Best Life for Every Neighborhood.
As a member of County Commission, I intend to help our city create the Best Life for Every Neighborhood.
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