☑ Propose a 10% discount for all residents who make their water bill payments on time.

☑ Churches will receive a 15% discount on their water bill

☑ The residents of Youngstown deserve to be taxed fairly for all taxes especially for essential services such as water & sewage.

☑ I would like to reopen all Fire Stations & gather the funds needed to make that happen.

☑ The firefighters in and surrounding Youngstown do a fantastic job & deserve to be compensated properly.

☑ Propose integrating EMS into the stations to help with response times and

provide additional income revenues for the Firestations

**This will help with saving lives, faster response times, and contributing to each Fire Station’s overall value & long term success.

☑ Lower lawn care maintenance from $150 to $75 & audit our current maintenance systems.

☑ Propose to council to permit the public to be able to speak at ALL city council meetings before decisions are made.

☑ Annual community volunteer clean ups & beautification of parks. 

**Example is having a community poll to pick flowers to plant or park to paint etc....

Then planning a day to do it with volunteers.

☑ Centers would be located on each side of town and for multi-use purposes including:

• An office for the community police officer to utilize
• A location for Block Watch/Neighborhood group meeting areas

☑ Operations would fall under the direction of Community Affairs.

☑ Invest in LED & Solar powered street lights to reduce crimes & keep neighborhoods safe.

☑ Work smarter not harder by enabling coordination on city projects as a mean to prevent future issues.

☑ More reliable and power efficient LED & Solar Lights will help prevent any future auto-pedestrian crashes.

☑ Allow residents to take over properties on the demolition list with stipulations for reinvestment.

☑ Evaluate properties for repurposing before demolition.

☑ We can establish Neighborhood Centers by renovating some of our

current assets.

☑ Get proper zoning & permits before demolition.

☑ Give away vacant residential lots to inspire growth and reduce maintenance costs.

☑ This will help with community involvement & improving the conditions of the city.

 ☑ Offer a loan program that assists with renovation costs under eligibility requirements.

☑ Pull the community officers and put them back on the police force to increase police force and reduce reponse times.

☑ Improve mental health training for police officers in crisis situations.

☑ 3-4 Patrol cars on each side of town & increased budget for police.

☑ Bike patrol & beat walks to personalize interactions between residents and officers.

☑ Sub Stations on each size of town to decrease response times.

☑ The Proposed R.I.T.A Tax Reduction Will Draw In New Business, Giving Youngstown More Opportunity For New Business Development 

☑ The City Of Youngstown Has The Highest R.I.T.A. Tax In The Entire State

☑ Does our Police Department and Fire Department Reflect Our High Tax Rate?

☑ Encourage partnership with entities already in this type of business

☑ Create a centralized food warehouse in a city-owned facility and/or existing warehousing needing repurposed

☑ Locations to our advantage based on location to residents, ease of transportation, and increasing a possibility of urban farming opportunities

☑ This is a highly profitable market & these jobs would attract more

millennials to work in our city.

☑ With proper land & foundation we can develop warehouses dedicated to cryptocurrency mining.

☑  This will create jobs for many people in various industries with desirable wages.

☑ Being involved in crypto will help prepare Youngstown for the future & give us a name in the technology industry.

☑ The money coming in will fuel

business development in the IT industry. 

☑ Recycle and reinvent EVERYTHING in city hall

☑ One stop shop permit process

☑ Changes such as moving the the litter control/recycling division to EDD

☑ Use current city-owned property to house a Job Training/Planning/Permitting/Business Services hub.

☑ Serves as a foundation or reference for new and existing business owners. 

☑ Partner with YSU for community class and speaker events.

☑ Creates networking opportunities and incentives for local residents.

☑ Youngstown is between Cleveland & Pittsburgh, making it a hotspot for businesses in the manufacturing & industrial industries.

☑ We have incredible road infrastructure around with access to most major highways from virtually everywhere.

☑ Our land needs to be ready for this as it is a big opportunity to secure a positive long-term future.

☑ Around 42% of Ohio children have experienced some sort of trauma or adversity which can lead to long-term consequences.

☑ Collaborate with businesses and nonprofits to develop innovative uses for city assets, such as pop-up retail or shared workspace programs.

☑ Promote parks, historical sites, and waterfronts for eco-tourism, cultural events, and outdoor activities to attract visitors and boost local spending.

☑ Lease underutilized city-owned land or venues for events, markets, or commercial use to generate revenue.

☑ Standardize requirements, simplify forms, and provide checklists to minimize confusion and delays.

☑ Create expedited review processes for simple or low-risk permits to improve efficiency.

☑ Use a centralized database and streamline approvals across departments to prevent bottlenecks and duplicate reviews.

☑ Deploy officers to regularly patrol neighborhoods, parks, and business districts, fostering a sense of security and community engagement.

☑ Implement foot and bike patrols in key areas to enhance accessibility, improve relationships with residents, and allow officers to respond quickly to incidents.

☑ Use shared databases and collaboration tools to ensure departments work seamlessly and avoid redundancies.

☑ Conduct regular assessments to ensure staff and resources are allocated efficiently based on demand and priority needs.

☑ Develop mobile apps or online platforms for residents to report issues, access city services, and provide feedback easily.