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Taxes / Budget Once Returned To City Control, The Mayor’s Office Will Monitor Rate Increases & Advocate For Citizens’ Needs. Government Reform If the State of Alabama Attempts To Seize Control of Another City Board OR Agency, The City Will Aggressively Fight To STOP It! Economy Partner City Funded Companies With Existing Vendors. Taxes / Budget Day 1 - Use the City of Birmingham’s Law Department In The Battle To REGAIN Control of The City’s Most Valuable Asset (As Long As Necessary). Criminal Justice / Public Safety Restore Birmingham's Police Dept. To FULL Staffing (900 Sworn Police Officers) - On A FAST Track! Criminal Justice / Public Safety Restore Police Patrol In High Crime Areas. Economy Prioritize Local Entities To Provide City Goods & Services. Economy Work To Establish A Public/Private Business Development Fund With A 2 Million Goal. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Guarantee All 911 Calls Are Answered & Responded To Rapidly. Economy Aggressively Recruit New Businesses To Locate Within Birmingham City Limits. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Go After Violent Criminals With Swift Arrest, Prosecution, and Maximum Punishment. Economy Implement Easy Access Online Portal.