| Alameda County, CA | November 6, 2012 Election |
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Top three prioritiesBy Stewart G. ChenCandidate for Council Member; City of Alameda |
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Improving quality of life in Alameda, the development of Alameda Point and enhancing our schools.I have lived in Alameda for over twenty years and I have seen it in its better days. I would like to bring back the qualities that attracted our residents here in the first place. I would like to lower the crime rate, improve the quality of education and healthcare, maintain the parks and public facilities, improve the traffic condition, and other things that would make Alameda a safe and enjoyable place to live and raise a family. I would like to satisfy the people's needs and address their concerns. I plan to reach out to the community and listen to everyone. Everyone deserves to be heard and I will make myself accessible to them. By doing so, I hope to encourage my fellow city officials to do the same. City officials have a direct impact on the residents of their community and such a privilege should be taken seriously. Alameda Point can be developed and utilized to improve the quality of life of our residents if we use it wisely to provide jobs, housing, recreational areas, and a transportation system. With over 900 acres of land, developing even just a fraction of the whole property would be enough to accomplish this. My vision of Alameda Point includes affordable housing coupled with recreational areas, like parks and a wildlife refuge, and maybe even an elementary school and a library that the residents can enjoy. It would also have a public transportation system to serve the area and minimize traffic and pollution. All of this would be supported by a vibrant mix of shops and businesses that would also help boost our economy. Parents, students, educators, and city officials can work together to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps. Parents can instill the value of education and the joy of learning in their children; educators can teach and help students discover and develop their talents; students can help and support each other; and city officials can help provide the resources to support these activities. |
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