Asia Norton

Criminal Justice / Public Safety I believe safety works best when it is community-centered, preventative, and accountable. That means investing in youth programs, mental health resources, and economic opportunities while strengthening trust between residents and law enforcement by having partnered community events. Public safety should protect people and focus on long-term solutions that keep neighborhoods stable and secure. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I will advocate for having officers patrol neighborhoods by walking on foot vs. Staying in their cars. I will also have schools collaborate with officers to interact with one another. Taxes / Budget I support fair development that protects residents. Growth should strengthen neighborhoods—not push people out. I will advocate for targeted tax relief for longtime homeowners and small businesses, transparency around tax abatements and PILOT agreements, and development policies that ensure real community benefits for the South Ward. Environment / Energy I’m committed to improving tree maintenance, holding utility companies accountable for unsafe wires, and strengthening sanitation services—so every block is clean, safe, and respected. Economy I believe affordability is about dignity and stability. Families who work hard in the South Ward should be able to stay in their homes, raise their children, and retire in the community they built. My focus is on protecting residents from displacement, expanding access to assistance programs, and ensuring economic growth benefits the people who already live here—not just new development.