Jerimy Littlepage

Housing Vacancy Taxes: Penalize long term vacant properties to encourage occupancy and investment. Housing Tenant Protections: Enforce fair housing laws and support rent stabilization efforts. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Smart Technology: Use data analytics to allocate resources efficiently and prevent crime hotspots. Economy Small Business Support: Streamline permitting and provide grants or microloans to entrepreneurs. Social Services Community Clinics: Expand funding for low-cost or free mental health clinics. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Incentives for recruited police officers that’s from Birmingham. Housing Local Hiring Initiatives: Give incentives for businesses that hire locally, especially in underserved areas. Housing Zoning Reform: Support zoning updates to allow for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and multifamily homes. Social Services School & Workplace Initiatives: Offer mental health education and access to support services. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Violence Prevention Programs: Invest in youth outreach, conflict mediation, and gun violence interruption programs. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Police Accountability: Implement transparent oversight mechanisms and weekly updates to neighborhood presidents. Economy Reentry & Disability Inclusion: Prioritize job pathways for returning citizens and those with disabilities. Social Services Crisis Response Teams: Deploy trained mental health professionals alongside or instead of police in non-violent crises. Economy Workforce Development: Expand vocational training and apprenticeship programs. Social Services Awareness Campaigns: Launch culturally sensitive, multilingual campaigns to destigmatize mental health. Social Services Funeral Assistance: To families of homicide victims that are Birmingham residents. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Community Policing: Increase foot patrols and neighborhood liaison officers to build relationships with the residents in the community. Housing Affordable Housing Development: Use public private partnerships to build mixed-income housing.