Debra Salters

Housing Rescinding the ordinance which allows individuals to build anything, anywhere, thus overcrowding our City. Education Work with the BOE to ensure that the 1.5 Billion dollars gets used properly for our children's education and enrichment. Taxes / Budget Transparency of all budgeted funds and expenditures by qualified personnel; no more paying exorbitant salaries to four people for one position; cutting ridiculous salaries and giving the funds to DPW and sanitation workers. Economy All developments will be based on what is being provided for the residents of Newark; providing jobs and truly affordable housing. Housing No longer using the HUD nor Essex County AMI's for low to moderate income housing. Taxes / Budget Work with the Governor to restore the tax rebates once given to all homeowners every year, revisiting the tax and water rates. Housing Amend/Rescind the ordinance that allows the landlords to raise the rent up to 5% every year. Infrastructure / Transportation Establish a watch team to make sure that the work being done in the City is monitored and reported. Healthcare Making sure that the City workers have a comprehensive plan that provides adequate care and does not burden their pockets. Environment / Energy Planting more trees, hiring youth and available residents to keep our streets clean.