Crystal Smitherman

Nonpartisan

Install more cameras.

Create more job openings.

Expand dual-enrollment and vocational training access through city-school partnerships.

More mental health services in our schools and for our adult residents.

Projects to construct or improve community health centers that, in addition to engaging in health monitoring, provide a broader range of services to the communities they serve, including activities such as access to job counseling employment services, as well as health education classes or internship programs for medical professionals.

More funding and programming to address gun violence prevention.

Clean energy initiatives: Promote the adoption of renewable energy sources for municipal buildings and support community solar projects.

Advocate for affordable housing trust fund.

Menstrual Equity Program.

Emergency services: Ensure adequate staffing and resources for fire, police and emergency medical services to maintain rapid response times.

Increased funding for more implementation of community violence intervention programs.

Advocate for more work to hire our local labor unions.

Job training programs: Partner with local educational institutions to offer vocational training aligned with market demands.

Neighborhood watch for animals: Create a volunteer-driven program to report concerns and assist with lost pets or emergencies.

Maintain and improve stormwater system.

Housing initiatives: Promote the development of affordable housing units through incentives for developers and streamlined permitting processes.

More street and park lighting.

Mental health services: Integrate mental health professionals into emergency response teams to address crises effectively.

Sustainable Infrastructure: Advocate for green building standards in new developments and retrofitting existing structures to improve energy efficiency.

Homelessness services: Expand access to shelters and support services, aiming for long-term solutions to homelessness.

Projects to construct or improve libraries and recreation centers that provide public access to the internet for purposes including work, education, and health monitoring such as offering digital skills programs and support for community members engaging in virtual learning.

Responsible pet ownership ordinances: Propose stronger leash laws, licensing requirements, or public education.

Addressing illegal dumping.

Farmers' markets for the district.

Projects to construct or improve full-service community schools that provide a comprehensive academic program to their students and adult education in the community at large; health monitoring to their students and the community; and workforce training or career counseling services that provide community members with the knowledge needed to engage in work, including digital literacy training programs.

Support and fund after-school tutoring, literacy programs, and summer learning.

Support for local businesses: Implement programs that provide grants or low-interest loans to small businesses, fostering economic resilience.

Green spaces: Commit to expanding and maintaining parks and community gardens, enhancing urban biodiversity and providing recreational areas for residents.

STEM Computer Lab at Hemphill Elementary and Recreation Centers and Libraries.

More funding and programming for our re-entry programs like RESTORE youth re-entry program.

Community policing: Enhance trust between law enforcement and residents through community engagement and transparency initiatives.

Infrastructure projects: Invest in public works that create jobs and improve community facilities.

Better recycling; plus recycling clubs & program in our schools.

Launch hospital based violence intervention program to UAB and Princeton Hospital ER.