Jeff Schmidt

Economy I’ll support working families and make volunteer and workforce development programs more visible. Great career opportunities in all the trades, in data science, in education, and sustainability can’t be invisible. Infrastructure / Transportation I’ll prioritize integrated public transportation to move us from a fragmented system to one that seamlessly connects our communities. Environment / Energy Climate change is here today with extreme heat, storms, wildfires, and power outages. We need more resources to stay prepared and support what our residents need now. Housing I’ll champion balanced, reasonable, and affordable development by tracking progress on how well the city is implementing its approved housing element. Environment / Energy Nature-based solutions fight climate change, enhance our public health, and improve the quality of life in our community. I strongly support planting and protecting more trees, preserving and expanding our parks, and restoring our rivers, creeks, and streams. Infrastructure / Transportation I’ll continue investments in safe streets and routes to school so we can all drive, bike, and walk together safely. Environment / Energy We have to move away from fossil fuels. We’ll make it easier and more affordable to electrify our homes and buildings, install solar, and convert to electric vehicles. Government Reform I’ll expand youth engagement in every part of city planning and projects. More students should be involved directly in creating plans and running projects across the city. Economy I’ll revitalize downtown by bringing together a new coalition of residents and business leaders focused on adding more vibrancy and making faster progress. Government Reform I’ll fight for establishing quiet zones to quiet the train horns. The voices of residents have to be heard and everyone deserves the right to relax in their own homes and get relief from the constant noise pollution.