Arthur Hunter

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Increase foot patrols, bike officers, and mounted units in high-traffic areas like the French Quarter, Canal Street, the Central Business District and the Convention Center. Education Expand the Young Artist Movement (YAM) to give kids creative opportunities. Healthcare Establish local mind/body hubs for recreation, wellness, and preventative health care. Education Expand programs that help people get certifications and hands-on experience. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand mental health teams to reduce police involvement in mental health crises. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Train police to handle situations with care, including de-escalation and crisis response. Infrastructure / Transportation Coordinate road repairs with sewer and water system upgrades to avoid repeated construction. Healthcare Provide care in neighborhood clinics. Infrastructure / Transportation Increase funding for drainage system upgrades to prevent flooding. Arts / Culture Build more affordable studio spaces for artists to live and work. Infrastructure / Transportation Implement a long-term maintenance plan for pipes and underground utilities to avoid emergency repairs. Infrastructure / Transportation Expand street resurfacing projects to repair potholes and improve road quality. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Assign officers to neighborhoods so they can build trust with residents. Infrastructure / Transportation Install more permeable pavement and green infrastructure to improve water absorption and reduce runoff. Wages / Job Benefits Provide job training to prepare workers for climate-resilient careers. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Create an anti-terrorist unit to work with Homeland Security and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Environment / Energy Make neighborhoods cooler by fighting extreme heat with trees and green spaces. Arts / Culture Start a citywide mural program to create jobs for artists and beautify neighborhoods. Environment / Energy Establish a New Orleans Climate Change Institute to lead in climate adaptation. Education Improve arts education in schools and after-school programs. Infrastructure / Transportation Create a 25-year infrastructure plan to keep our city strong. Taxes / Budget Expand access to small business loans and grants for women- and minority-owned businesses. Wages / Job Benefits Expand workforce training programs to prepare people for future jobs. Housing Support affordable housing developments to help working families stay in the city. Education Work with schools and colleges to offer job training for high-demand careers.