Jared Nicholson

Housing Ensure at least 200 new affordable units become available in the next four years. Education Begin long-term capital plan to update elementary school buildings. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Assess pilot of the city’s new unarmed response team, the Lynn Calm Team, and scale as appropriate. Taxes / Budget Work collaboratively to eliminate annual structural deficit through fiscal discipline and responsible revenue growth. Infrastructure / Transportation Advocate for electrification of the commuter rail and a truly regional rail system with 15-minute intervals in Lynn and a new, public River Works stop. Education Open newly constructed Pickering Middle School in 2027. Civil Rights Identify sustainable funding resources for language access program. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Recruit more local candidates for police hiring. Civil Rights Continue momentum in hiring at City Hall that is reflective of community. Economy Support newly created Lynn Workforce Collaborative in getting more underemployed Lynn residents into good jobs. Environment / Energy Improve coastal resiliency through shoreline restoration and flooding mitigation efforts. Infrastructure / Transportation Provide oversight and advocacy for residents in major state transportation projects, for example, the reconstruction of Essex Street and Western Ave (Route 107). Drug Policy Continue to address opioid crisis through opioid settlement fund grants disbursed by cross-sector Opioid Working Group. Economy Continue waterfront revitalization to attract positive investment through South Harbor Implementation Plan. Infrastructure / Transportation Implement 9.5 million grant we obtained from federal government to make our streets safer all over the city. Environment / Energy Climate change has resulted in more severe weather events, increasing the urgency to prepare. Education Continue to add pre-K seats through Lynn Public Schools and partners towards universal pre-K.