Gabriela Santiago-Romero

Nonpartisan

Support community-based approaches to reducing gun violence, including intervention and disruption programs that engage respected and credible community members.

Address the root causes of home safety issues, including blight, flooding, and lead contamination.

Improve the quality and number of green spaces in the city.

Address the root causes of crime by increasing access to mental health care and substance abuse treatment.

Partner with local unions to recruit and grow their number of members.

Strengthen the partnership of local businesses, community organizations, and leaders to gather insight for future infrastructure opportunities.

Advocate for the designation of Detroit as a ‘sanctuary city’.

Disseminate information on how to identify and safely report labor violations.

Reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in clean, renewable energy sources.

Invest in neighborhoods that lack street lighting, safe roads and homes.

Advocate for the repeal of anti-union legislation, including Michigan’s right-to-work laws.

Advocate for legislation that reinstates driver’s licenses for all, including the Drive Michigan Bills.

Hold corporations that pollute our air, water, and soil accountable.

Support legal defense funds that represent undocumented immigrants facing deportation.

Support initiatives that prevent youth justice involvement, such as after-school programs.

Invest in projects that reduce recidivism, such as reentry and expungement programs for returning citizens.

Protect migrant workers, who are disproportionately at risk for workplace safety and health problems.

Invest in public health projects that address the devastating health consequences of pollution.

Support the rerouting of trucking networks in the city to protect residents from toxic fumes.

Publicize the benefits of municipal ID cards, which provide immigrants with access to important city services.

Advocate for solutions that prevent future electricity and water shutoffs.