Approaches
Ways to address an issue, with the candidates who take each one and the laws that put it in place.
120 approaches
- Sliding Scale Community Health ProgramEstablish income-based fee structures for municipal health services, expand community health center capacity, and provide prescription assistance programs for low and middle-income families.
- Small Business Support and Development ProgramProvide technical assistance, access to capital through loan funds, business mentoring programs, and reduced regulatory barriers to help small businesses start, grow, and compete effectively in the local market.
- Smart Grid and Energy Storage InitiativeUpgrade electrical grid infrastructure with smart grid technology, battery storage systems, and improved monitoring and control systems to enhance reliability, integrate renewable energy, and respond to outages quickly.
- State Funding Formula ReformAdvocate for state-level changes to per-pupil funding formulas that account for local cost of living, special needs populations, and equity adjustments, while lobbying for increased overall state education investment.
- Systematic Infrastructure Assessment and RepairConduct comprehensive facility audits, prioritize safety and health-critical repairs, establish dedicated maintenance funding streams, and implement preventive maintenance schedules to address deferred maintenance systematically.
- Targeted Academic Support ProgramDeploy additional tutoring, extended learning time, summer programs, and individualized support specifically for underperforming student populations, with data-driven tracking and culturally responsive teaching methods.
- Teacher Recruitment and Retention InitiativeIncrease teacher salaries to competitive regional levels, provide signing bonuses for high-need subjects, offer loan forgiveness programs, and create affordable housing assistance for educators to attract and retain quality teachers.
- Technology and Digital Literacy ProgramAddress digital skills gaps through computer training programs, digital literacy classes, coding bootcamps, and partnerships with technology companies to prepare workers for the modern economy.
- Technology-Enhanced Emergency ResponseImplement advanced dispatch systems, GPS tracking for emergency vehicles, mobile data terminals, and communication technology upgrades to improve coordination, reduce response times, and enhance situational awareness.
- Telehealth Mental Health ExpansionExpand access to mental health services through teletherapy platforms, online counseling programs, and virtual support groups, particularly targeting underserved populations and reducing geographic barriers to care.
- Transit Service Expansion and ImprovementIncrease bus frequency, extend service hours, add routes to underserved areas, and upgrade bus stops with real-time arrival information, weather protection, and improved accessibility features.
- Urban Forest and Parks ExpansionAcquire and preserve open spaces through park bonds, conservation easements, and land banking programs, while implementing tree planting initiatives and creating pocket parks in dense urban areas.
- Vision Zero Safety InitiativeImplement comprehensive Vision Zero program with traffic calming measures, protected bike lanes, improved crosswalks, speed limit reductions, and enhanced enforcement to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
- Water Conservation and Efficiency InitiativeImplement water conservation programs, provide rebates for efficient fixtures, establish tiered pricing structures, and develop alternative water sources to reduce demand on aging infrastructure while promoting sustainability.
- Water Infrastructure Modernization ProgramImplement systematic replacement of aging water and sewer lines, upgrade treatment facilities, install smart water meters, and establish dedicated funding mechanisms for ongoing infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
- Watershed Protection and Restoration ProgramImplement watershed management strategies including riparian buffer zones, stormwater management, agricultural runoff controls, and habitat restoration to protect water quality and ecosystem health.
- Workforce Development and Skills TrainingPartner with employers to provide job training in high-demand industries, establish apprenticeship programs, upgrade community college facilities, and create career pathway programs for unemployed and underemployed residents.
- Youth Recreation and Sports ProgramsExpand youth programming including sports leagues, after-school programs, summer camps, and leadership development that provide safe, constructive activities and reduce juvenile crime and risky behaviors.
- Zero Waste InitiativeImplement comprehensive waste reduction program including expanded recycling, composting programs, single-use plastic bans, producer responsibility legislation, and public education to minimize waste generation.
- Zoning Code ModernizationUpdate zoning codes to allow mixed-use development, reduce parking requirements, enable accessory dwelling units, and streamline approval processes for sustainable and affordable housing development.