Platform
Discernment regarding infrastructure.
Pause on big infrastructure spending.
Determine if roads and other projects need work before beginning.
Hold off on planned work, if not actually needed.
Save before spending.
Spend only when we've saved the money.
Continue paying down debt.
No bonding while interest rates are high.
Consider the impact on the environment.
Shift away from new fancy infrastructure projects.
Invest in energy efficiency and local energy production.
Make use of grants and rebates that help us pay for these
Partner with local organizations to make smart upgrades that will save us money in the long run.
Develop a long-term Climate Plan.
Pro-Diversity
Declare pride month.
Declare Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Support the Inclusion and Diversity Commission.
Collaborate, Encourage and Educate about Pro-Environment Actions
Shift to Hennepin County compost pick-up, which will save residents $$$.
Educate about and encourage composting.
Inform people about funding options for solar panels and other rebate options offered through the Federal infrastructure bill.
Make the city more walkable and bike-able.
In consultation with local organizations, use smart strategies to encourage and educate people about personal choices and policy decisions that are pro-environment.
Electric Circulator Bus
Pilot program for an electric circulator bus.Â
Over time, this has the potential to help us lower our carbon footprint.
Individuals can save on vehicle costs.
Make sure there's a stop at the Blue Line station.
Make this accessible.
Consider Our Climate Future
All new playground equipment needs to have a canopy. The climate will be hotter in the future and we need to plan accordingly.
Upgrades to parking lots and new parking lots need to have trees planted at regular intervals to reduce the heat island effect.
Encourage residents to install rain gardens to reduce risk of flooding and benefit pollinators and biodiversity.
Regulate the Impact of Large Buildings
Large buildings should be assessed for feasibility of solar panels. There are currently tax rebates for these and in some cases, grants as well.
New multi-family buildings should have electric charging options so residents will be able to charge electric vehicles.
Ban Single-Use Plastic Products
Ban plastic grocery bags.
Ban plastic straws.
Ban styrofoam to-go containers.
Ban plastic coffee lids.
These days, there is no reason we need to continue adding to the world's plastic pollution. All grocery bags, straws, lids, and to-go containers can be compostable at an affordable price. Let's ask ourselves what it's costing us, having these plastics in our environment.