I'm Going To Be the Best!: Worthy to Serve Prepared to Lead

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Governance

Operate a clean, honest, transparent government, including mandatory Ethics training for all City Hall staff.
Appoint Cabinet members who are highly skilled and knowledgeable to restore standards of service and accountability in City Hall.
Open a dialogue with the state to restore Payment in Lieu of Taxes [PILOT] funding for the 24% of the city’s land that is occupied by the capital complex tax-free.
Work to stabilize local property taxes by bringing in development and increasing property ratables.
Ensure that City Hall is the resource citizens deserve. Customer service will be the top priority.
Create a 311 system with an app where citizens can report other issues such as potholes or broken street lights for immediate attention from the city.
Restore revenue generating departments, including but not limited to inspections and parking enforcement.
Create accountability among landlords with multiple rental properties, including business licenses and compliance with city codes.

Crime and Public Safety

Return to pro-active policing and tactics aimed at stopping suburban and out-of-state drug and gun buyers who come to Trenton with the intention of committing crimes.
Use technology to make policing more efficient and effective, including solutions such as surveillance cameras and gunshot spotter technology.
Increase opportunities for interventions and alternatives that deter crime through city wide youth programs, such as YouthStat.
Conduct round-table discussions with community stakeholders to ensure improved public safety.
Establish the Citizen’s Safety Initiative [CSI-Trenton] to provide technological solutions, including a smartphone app, to anonymously report suspicious activity and crimes immediately.
Increase the number of undercover officers on city streets.
Pursue technology grants for public safety and train officers in the latest policing technology.

Thursday, May 8, 2014