Quality of Life
Quality of Life
Improving quality of life isn't just about ticking off items from a list, it's about fostering a community where people feel connected, valued and capable of thriving. That would involve creating a comprehensive approach that includes various interconnected elements including addressing our water insecurities, affordable housing deficit and transportation challenges.
The Plan
Here is a summary of our platform to improve quality of life in DeKalb:
- Environmental Justice: Ensuring access to clean water by auditing our water billing process and implementing strategies to diagnose billing, distribution and quality concerns
- Affordable Housing: Providing access to affordable housing by establishing an affordable housing trust, advisory committee of experts and programs to educate residents on how to transition from renters to homeowners.
- Social Connections: Building a strong sense of community through events, shared spaces, and encouraging volunteerism and civic engagement.
- Infrastructure and Accessibility: Ensuring equitable distribution of SPLOST II funds for infrastructure projects including road resurfacing, paving and safety improvements. Enhancing public transportation by renegotiating MARTA contracts to include improvements in a variety of modes including light rail, BRT and para transit services.
- Environment and Sustainability: Promoting environmental sustainability through green spaces, clean energy initiatives, and waste management programs.