Madison Granger

Environment / Energy Tree canopy coverage restored to 40% (eventually strive for 50%). Government Reform Permitting and other county functions should take advantage of automation and track turnaround statistics to identify and eliminate bureaucratic blackholes. Infrastructure / Transportation A swimmable Potomac, with Arlington contributing to this goal through sound stormwater management. Taxes / Budget The budgeting process should include more rigorous efforts to reduce spending. Economy Helping commercial spaces transition to meet changes in demand so they can attract and retain businesses that broaden our tax base. Government Reform Reforms like continued use of ranked-choice voting, expanding the Board, having multi-seat elections every other year, and electing Board members by district. Infrastructure / Transportation Widespread, convenient public transportation helps (1) workers who commute into the county (assisting with turnover and retention issues of teachers, police officers, etc.), and (2) residents who live in the county car-free.