John Ford

Former Candidate for City Council District 1

Community centers are being under funded, and they should not only serve as places to just play, but also provide services and education opportunities. I will fight for increased funding to accomplish this goal.

Our economy relies on a functioning, efficient transportation system to prosper and grow. I will develop a culture of trust among fellow council members so that we can equably distribute resources throughout the city.

I believe it is paramount that economic development take place without gentrification, and that happens with transparency and integrity and by including all of our citizens in the process. That's how I plan to promote sustainability.

Community services access will occur through at least three paths: (1) community organizing and development (2) collaboration in service delivery, and (3) the implementation of community-based programs, which I will engage and work with the city community development director to implement.

By focusing efforts near neighborhood assets such as schools, parks, and community centers. I will then address homes and adjudicated properties by relaxing zoning and permits codes/regulations that would encourage families and landlords to take action.