Andrew Smith

Immigration End MPD's collaboration with ICE and federal agents and prevent agents from stepping foot at schools, places of worship, immigration hearings, healthcare and childcare facilities. Housing Commit to mixed development housing — single family homes, CO-OPs, and apartments — to prevent exclusionary zoning. Wages / Job Benefits Push forward a living wage (25). Education Create job placement programs for youth graduating high school and entering the workforce, partnering with trade schools, colleges, and unions. Taxes / Budget Raise corporate taxes to hold CEOs and billionaires accountable and push for investment in their workers. Housing Prevent rent hikes, create more public housing to address affordability and homelessness. Education Launch literacy campaigns to get children and teenagers more involved and excited about reading. Environment / Energy Work with local solar and renewable energy companies to provide clean residential and commercial solar installations and reduce wait times in permitting. Government Reform Remove third-party vendors to streamline essential government services and address constituents' needs effectively and in a timely manner. Government Reform Divest from Israel across DC government agencies, institutions, and corporations.