Jonathan Robert

No Party Preference

Push for participatory budgeting so residents help decide how city dollars are spent in their communities.

Establish a District E People’s Council — a standing advisory body of residents to help shape priorities, review policies, and keep leadership accountable.

Advocate for local hiring standards and stronger wage protections on publicly funded projects.

Push for housing and zoning policies that protect working families from displacement and gentrification, ensuring prosperity doesn’t come at the cost of community stability.

Champion funding for youth development programs, mentorship initiatives, after-school activities, and summer job pipelines — especially in underserved neighborhoods.

Refuse backdoor deals and insider politics — every vote, ordinance, and budget priority I take will be community-informed and publicly explained.

Use my authority to hold regular public oversight hearings on city departments, contractors, and utilities — and demand transparency on how our money is spent.

Ensure every part of District E, from the East to the Lower 9, receives its fair share of city services — no more forgotten blocks or broken promises.

Use my oversight power to audit Entergy and utility contracts, and push for policies that lower bills and protect families from disconnection.

Fight to prioritize city funds for deeply affordable housing, mental health care, and clean, safe infrastructure in neglected neighborhoods.

Ensure public input is required — not optional — on major decisions around land use, development, infrastructure, and safety.

Increase language access and public transparency in Council business so no resident is left out of the conversation due to technology, literacy, or language barriers.

Host regular town halls, mobile office hours, and digital listening sessions to ensure every neighborhood in District E has direct access to their representative.

Expand support for small and neighborhood-based businesses, including technical assistance, streamlined permitting, and access to city contracts.

Push for real-time public dashboards to track response times, contract performance, and neighborhood investments.

Partner with local schools, nonprofits, and employers to expand career training and pathways into living-wage jobs, with a focus on equity and long-term growth.

Advocate for safe public spaces and transit access that allow young people to fully participate in community life.