Danita Tolson

Housing Rents and housing costs are rising while some blocks struggle with neglect and disinvestment, so Dr. Tolson will work to ensure access to quality, affordable housing, address blight, support homeownership programs, and improve older neighborhoods through community‑driven redevelopment that does not push out long‑time residents.. Economy Too many residents have to leave District 2 to find good jobs or basic amenities, so Dr. Tolson will encourage the growth of local businesses, increase job opportunities close to home, expand support for minority‑owned businesses, and work with trade organizations to build job pathways for youth and adults. Healthcare Families are struggling with the cost of care, mental health needs, and addiction, so Dr. Tolson will improve access to primary care, senior health resources, mental‑health support, addiction recovery, and preventive health programs across District 2, drawing on her experience as a health‑care professional and public health leader. Social Services Seniors want to stay in their homes, stay connected, and stay healthy, so Dr. Tolson will expand services for older adults, including home‑care resources, transportation, digital literacy, wellness programs, and community connection, so seniors can live independently and with dignity in the neighborhoods they helped build. Education Parents see overcrowded classrooms, uneven opportunities, and kids who do not see a clear future after graduation, so Dr. Tolson will support strong public schools, after‑school programs, vocational training, tutoring, and partnerships with local colleges to expand real opportunities for young residents in District 2. Infrastructure / Transportation Residents are tired of dodging potholes, unsafe crossings, and unreliable transit, so Dr. Tolson will advocate for better public transit options, timely road repairs, traffic safety improvements, pedestrian‑friendly streets, and modern infrastructure that supports residents and growing businesses. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Too many neighbors worry about gun violence, property crime, and slow response times, so Dr. Tolson will strengthen safe neighborhoods by bringing residents, police, community groups, mental health professionals, and youth programs to the same table and focusing on prevention, transparency, better response systems, and community‑based strategies that build trust and safety.