Elvis Taska

Housing Tax Reform: Revise property tax ordinances to progressively tax single-family investment properties. Infrastructure / Transportation Invest in Active Mobility: Immediately invest in physically protected bike lanes, street calming, more shade, and bike infrastructure (lockers, showers). Criminal Justice / Public Safety Increase Safety: Champion Vision Zero efforts and advocate for roundabouts wherever possible to reduce collisions. Invest in separated bike lane street sweepers. Housing Rent Stabilization: Require low-income, rent-stabilized units in all new multi-family developments greater than 10 units. Infrastructure / Transportation Equity Programs: Implement low-income micro-mobility (scooters, bikes) and car share programs. Environment / Energy Green Policy Advocacy: Fight for an Arizona Green New Deal and support the repeal of preemptions that prevent municipalities from enforcing green building codes and establishing solar power programs. Taxes / Budget Earmark Funds: Legally earmark the increased revenue for shelters, services, and permanent supportive housing. Housing Developer Incentives: Offer tax incentives for developers who build new low/middle income single-family homes. Infrastructure / Transportation New Development Requirements: Drastically expand transit bike requirements (TRP's) for new developments. Housing Increase Supply: Support the city's current middle housing plan and advocate for more multi-family overlays. Wages / Job Benefits Pro-Worker Legislation: Introduce legislation for pro-worker and pro-union victories through: Neutrality agreements Prevailing wage laws 1099 misclassification prevention Heat protections Punishment of wage theft and tip stealing. Education Student Support: Introduce legislation to enhance public schools by covering teacher classroom expenses, providing social services, and updating campuses. Infrastructure / Transportation Expand and Free Public Transit: Expedite streetcar expansion (especially to the Public Library) and make it free for all. Expand the Free Orbit bus system. Housing ASU Partnership: Work with ASU to increase university-owned, multi-unit options to prevent neighborhoods from becoming single-family dormitories. Taxes / Budget Increase City Taxes (Based on Bobby's Proposal): Increase city transaction-privilege taxes (city taxes) by 2% on corporate development/construction, hotels/motels/short-term rentals, and commercial property leasing. Education Scholarships: Support a city scholarship for lifelong Tempe residents graduating from a Tempe public high school. Education Public School Funding: Invest more resources into Tempe public schools, support higher teacher salaries, and oppose ESA vouchers. Environment / Energy Water Conservation: Introduce legislation for strict limits on water use for the maintenance of non-native plants and corporate luxury developments. Immigration End ICE Coordination: End all local police coordination with ICE and implement rules prohibiting local law enforcement from participating in federal raids or detaining immigrants based solely on immigration status. Environment / Energy Renewable Energy: Introduce legislation to place solar panels on all publicly owned buildings. Immigration Sanctuary City Status: Take every possible measure to effectively make Tempe a sanctuary city for immigrants. Infrastructure / Transportation Drastically expand Open Streets Tempe for monthly street closures for bikes and pedestrians.