PUBLIC SAFETY
2. Public Safety
Every resident deserves to feel safe in their home, on their block, and throughout the community. Public safety is about more than emergency response. It is about creating neighborhoods where families feel supported, businesses can operate confidently, and young people have opportunities to succeed. Strengthening safety in the 7th Ward requires collaboration between residents, community organizations, and local leadership to address the root causes of crime while improving the overall quality of life throughout the ward.
Priorities
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Improve street lighting, sanitation, and neighborhood maintenance and the entire beautification of the community.
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Improve neighborhood maintenance, and invest in beautification, sanitation, and street lighting
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Increase proactive action to help prevent violence, while supporting violence prevention initiatives and youth outreach programs.
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Increase responsiveness to resident concerns and public safety concerns in a timely manner.
Community Impact
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Cleaner and safer streets instills communal pride and increases constituent engagement
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Better lighting and maintained public spaces help reduce unsafe activity
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Youth outreach programs create positive opportunities for young residents. Our young residents need opportunities, activities, and investment from local leadership and businesses.