Elizabeth's Priorities

Building an Open and Inclusive Government

• 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