Safer

Focus on community policing
Increase pay for police and fire fighters
Create partnership with APS, Atlanta Police Foundation and COA to reduce recidivism and focus on the root causes of crime
Leverage technology (cameras, predictive analysis etc.) to increase police footprint
Aggressively pursue owners of vacant/blighted properties and increase funding to the office code enforcement (imminent domain, fines, foreclosure etc.). Seek legislative solution that would make it easier for the city go after slum lords.
Partner with APS to assist in the repurposing of unused, surplus facilities

Accessible

Ensure that the $2.5 billion for infrastructure and transportation spending is spent wisely, in collaboration with communities and the plans are executed with fidelity
Fully fund and staff the city’s traffic command center
Increase transportation options (light rail, bike lanes, walking paths, etc.)
Utilize technology to build smarter, complete streets that apply 21^st century strategies to improve traffic flow (light synchronization, dedicated turning lanes etc.)

Make the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) a best in class agency that connects citizens to job opportunities
Partner with NGO’s to create smaller satellite sites for AWDA in high unemployment areas
Develop a comprehensive affordable housing strategy for the COA
Invest/Build upon Atlanta’s position as a hub for the technology/innovation and arts/entertainment sectors
Implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce homelessness that help Atlantans get back on their feet

Partner with APS to build a universal early education program
Create job training programs for adults that are aligned with current and projected job vacancies to close the skills gap and lower unemployment placing a priority on APS parents
Release all of the deeds to APS owned properties