Henry Foster

Housing Creating long-term, sustainable, affordable housing options for all San Diegans. Housing Investing in assistance for first-time homebuyers and housing-burdened renters. Economy Collaborating with organizations to provide access to apprenticeships and training that strengthen our skilled workforce. Social Services Focusing on cross-government solutions to homelessness, including permanent supportive housing and wraparound services. Economy Advocating to reduce outsourcing of expensive contracts for City services and increase local job opportunities. Economy Restructuring city programs to increase access to job placement, paid internships, training, and targeted services for teenage and adult job seekers. Arts / Culture Carrying on the legacy of the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District by continuing to invest in the district and work with local artists to expand public art and cultural assets. Infrastructure / Transportation Investing in the care and maintenance of our existing neighborhood parks, libraries, and recreational facilities and exploring funding sources for new infrastructure and staffing. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Advocating for investment in public safety through environmental design by prioritizing activities such as streetlight repair and graffiti abatement throughout Council District Four. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Working to improve community relations with our first responders. Economy Creating and sustaining a pipeline to long-term City employment. Taxes / Budget Identifying new revenue sources to increase City employees’ wages and boost hiring to relieve overworked departments. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Building on current programs to provide youths in areas prone to acts of gang violence with creative outlets, mentorship, jobs, and education opportunities. Infrastructure / Transportation Leading community cleanups and prioritizing frequent road repairs and maintenance. Economy Securing increased funding for local small businesses and community-based organizations.