Lisa Raymond

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ensure fair compensation, training and leadership development, and sufficient equipment and facilities for fire and EMS first responders. Education Ensure every classroom is staffed on day one of the school year, with faster hiring processes to fill vacancies when they arise. Infrastructure / Transportation Design streets that move people safely whether walking, biking, using transit, or driving. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Hold federal partners accountable for effective prosecutions and qualified judicial appointments. Education Expand youth programs, mental health supports, and job opportunities. Taxes / Budget Support targeted tax relief for neighborhood-serving businesses. Economy Support flexible use of commercial space. Legislation Defend the authority of the DC Council, Mayor, and Attorney General. Wages / Job Benefits Advocate for competitive pay, strong retention incentives, and quality professional development to support teaching effectiveness citywide. Housing Invest in the Housing Production Trust Fund with strong oversight. Economy Streamline licensing, permitting, and inspections. Economy Reduce excessive fees and taxes that fall hardest on small businesses. Education Expand quality PreK3 and PreK4 seats and fully fund pay raises for early childhood educators. Housing Streamline permitting, zoning, and approvals to cut red tape and speed construction. Housing Ensure new development strengthens neighborhoods and helps longtime residents stay. Legislation Fight for DC residents to have equal representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Fully fund survivor-centered, low-barrier services for crime victims. Education Prepare students for well-paying, in-demand careers through high-quality career and technical education, including paid apprenticeships. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Focus resources on the most serious violence, including armed carjackings and illegal guns. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Support a well-trained, adequately staffed police force. Healthcare Increase access to primary, mental health, and preventive care through community-based clinics and public health programs. Housing Use public land and smart incentives to increase housing supply across all eight wards. Infrastructure / Transportation Ensure safe water, reliable HVAC, and functional 21st-century learning spaces. Infrastructure / Transportation Accelerate school modernization and address critical facility needs. Housing Defend rent stabilization, fair leases, and protections against unjust evictions while ensuring buildings are well maintained. Healthcare Expand access to quality prenatal and postnatal care to improve maternal and infant health and reduce disparities.