Caity Maple

Infrastructure / Transportation Smart transportation means fixing what we have while building for the future. We need to repair our roads, fix potholes, and invest in long-term maintenance so residents and businesses can rely on safe infrastructure. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I am focused on reducing illegal dumping, improving response times, and ensuring consistent maintenance of public spaces. Illegal dumping harms neighborhoods, small businesses, and the environment, and it requires coordinated enforcement and accountability. Economy I work to create a stable, predictable environment where small businesses can open, grow, and stay rooted in the community. Economy That means streamlining permitting, reducing unnecessary delays, and investing in strong commercial corridors. I support creating a “Vacant to Vibrant” program that repurposes empty storefronts and underutilized lots for small businesses, arts, and cultural uses. Vacant spaces drag down neighborhoods and discourage investment. We should be activating them, not accepting them. Housing Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing Sacramento. We need to build more housing and do it faster, while also protecting residents from displacement. I am focused on removing unnecessary barriers that slow production and drive up costs, supporting deed-restricted affordable housing, and advancing housing that is affordable by design. Taxes / Budget My approach to budgeting is rooted in equity and long-term stability. That means protecting essential services, being honest about tradeoffs, and ensuring that the communities with the greatest needs receive the greatest support. Across-the-board cuts do not land equally. When our lowest-income neighborhoods are supported and stabilized, the entire city benefits. Housing Traditional affordable housing remains essential, but it takes time and limited state resources. At the same time, we need more housing at scale that working families, seniors, and young people can actually afford. My goal is to meet the moment with solutions that increase supply, lower costs, and allow people to stay in the neighborhoods they call home. Infrastructure / Transportation At the same time, we must build a more balanced transportation system. That includes reliable and affordable public transit, ensuring seniors and young people have access, and continuing programs like Kids Ride Free. It also means investing in Complete Streets with protected bike lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, and transit-friendly design. Infrastructure / Transportation Every neighborhood deserves safe streets, reliable infrastructure, and access to opportunity. For too long, investment in Sacramento has been uneven, leaving many communities behind. I am committed to directing resources into long-overlooked neighborhoods through improvements like sidewalks, lighting, street repairs, and community spaces. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Public safety also means prevention. Investing in youth programs, after-school activities, and community-based violence prevention helps reduce harm before it happens. Safety is built through coordination, long-term investment, and follow-through.