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RESPECT AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WASHINGTONIANS . . .
No longer will our hopes and needs be ignored to benefit the Special Interests of others. No compromises on accountability. No more ignoring that
Washingtonians are the real foundation of the Districts true prosperity.
STRENGTHEN HEALTH AND EMERGENCY SERVICES . . .
Return and upgrade all of D.C. General Hospital as a first class public health center, including guaranteed funding and supported with first rate
equipment and salaries for our medical, police and fire professionals.
FIRST CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TEACHER SALARIES . . .
Develop our schools into public academies that support the basic, new and special education needs of all children. Pay teachers a $40,000 annual base
salary to attract and keep the best and most effective teachers. Create supportive partnerships with local universities and colleges to enhance
public education standards.
TRIPLE DISTRICT-WIDE AFFORDABLE NEW HOMES . . .
Develop strategic public and private partnerships that speed-up the construction of affordable new and renovated homes in all areas of the
District. Finance and turnover abandoned houses to low to moderate income District residents.
REDUCE INCOME/SALES TAXES AND ELIMINATE WASTE . . .
Establish a lower income tax rate ceiling of 8.3%, and a 5% sales tax. Guarantee by law the use of most taxpayer funds for public health, police,
fire, education and employment services. End waste by enforcing penalties and giving rewards for best use of taxpayer funds.
INCREASE AND PROTECT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES . . .
Selectively attract businesses that create quality employment opportunities
for District residents. Enforce stronger and swifter penalties against businesses and individuals that practice or promote discriminatory hiring,
firing, promotion and services. Mandate first-preferences for DC residents
in all job openings.
STRONGER FAMILY AND YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS . . .
Develop and support services that strengthen new and older struggling families. Streamline coordination between diverse agencies, organizations
and businesses that empower families and individuals to succeed. Create year-round career and business training programs that guarantee permanent
jobs for residents 15-25.
IMPROVE SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES AND PROTECTIONS . . .
Support and improve services that bring comfort and security to our elders.
Create new partnership programs that use the experiences of seniors. Enforce
strong-swift penalties that protect seniors from consumer fraud.
MORE MAJOR SHOPPING AND RECREATION CENTERS . . .
Provide strategic incentives for businesses to build and maintain more Metro
station accessible shopping centers. Create year-round 7-day recreation/training/learning centers in underserved areas that stay open 9
am-11 pm.
A REAL STATEHOOD PLAN FOR THE NEW WASHINGTON . . .
Produce and take action on a scheduled and functional action plan to bring
true American democracy and total District citizen-controlled statehood by
2010...the 51st state of New Washington — Democracy’s Capital State. |
