Javante Scott

Infrastructure / Transportation Our infrastructure must handle all necessary conditions that our city faces, from weather to major influxes of traffic, and all infrastructure, when repaired and or built, should comply with our environmental standards if possible. Infrastructure / Transportation The time has come for us to begin to make greater investments in our neighborhoods. Our jewels like Clearwater Beach, Coachman Park, and our Downtown District are the last thing visitors see when they drive through our city. Due to this fact, imagine if we put in the same resources and maximize the opportunities to revitalize our neighborhoods, beautify them, and build up residents along the way, creating a renewed hope in how bright the future of Clearwater can be. Environment / Energy I believe we should regularly monitor our sea wall and sea level rise. Why? Because we are a coastal city, which makes us susceptible to storms. While we cannot determine the storms that come our way, we can increase our probability of endurance by proactively preparing. Economy we must maximize four key areas that I call business districts: Drew Street - East of Highland, Gulf to Bay - East of Old Coachman Rd, the U.S. 19 corridor, and the Countryside Mall area. In doing so, we would take the strain off the beach and reduce traffic congestion in certain parts of the city; by expanding the scope of business in Clearwater thus transitioning from business districts to a business city. Economy the next term will require that we work to shift the narrative and make it clear that Clearwater is open for business, we want businesses here, and we will work with business owners to make sure the process is welcoming and smooth. Wages / Job Benefits Ensuring that we pay our employees a livable wage with an understanding that our workers are what make Clearwater operate. Housing For renters, it is important that we consider various options that will make renting in Clearwater less of a burden. Therefore as we determine the city’s vision for housing, we should determine how to protect renters from month-to-month rent hikes. Rent control/stabilization or community land trust are just a few options we can consider. Housing Data should be collected from an analysis completed either by the City or a chosen partner answering the following questions: What is the housing need? Where is the housing needed? What types of housing are needed? Where can housing be constructed? With the help of the city’s planning department and the City Attorney, determine if code changes need to be made for housing to be developed on certain properties.