Elizabeth's Priorities
Building an Open and Inclusive Government
Strengthening the Local Economy
Addressing Poverty
Creating a Livable and Sustainable Community
Using Tax Revenues Wisely
- Seeing diversity as an opportunity, building on it as a strength
- Reaching out to unengaged communities to build trust and inclusion
- Creating conversations, sharing ideas
Strengthening the Local Economy
- Supporting people to work
- Creating social conditions that support employment
- Hiring locally and paying a living wage
- Helping local businesses and not-for-profits to grow
- Attracting new businesses
Addressing Poverty
- Implementing a local living wage
- Preserving and maximizing basic and emergency assistance
- Developing new affordable and supportive housing
Creating a Livable and Sustainable Community
- Meeting the needs of the present while safeguarding the future
- Protecting, preserving and restoring the natural environment
- Supporting local agriculture and business
- Reducing energy use, maximizing conservation
- Developing local renewable resources
Using Tax Revenues Wisely
- Investing in programs and services that enhance citizens’ health and wellbeing