Matt Johnson

Economy While the City of Reno cannot solve all of the problems related to affordability, we need to demonstrate leadership on this front and help the citizens of Reno feel as supported as possible. Our economy has changed dramatically in the last 20 years and we need to be thinking ahead 20 years when making decisions about housing, development, and growth. Infrastructure / Transportation With an average walk score of 40, bike score of 52, and transit score of 24 (according to walkscore.com), Reno has room to improve. Anyone who gets around primarily by foot, bike, or transit knows this. I will always be the advocate for improving on these metrics as the City Council makes development decisions. Economy We need to focus on what makes Reno special and continue to be forward thinking as our economy continues to evolve in new directions. Reno can be a place that people want to come to and commit to if we can keep our "sense of place" as a guide for decision-making. We need to invest in what makes Reno special and as our budget changes we need to prioritize the services and resources that make people want to live here. Taxes / Budget The City Council will have to dive deep into the City's budget, infrastructure investments, and revenue expectations and realign them to bring us back into balance. This will require fiscal restraint and creativity. Economy Non-profits often fill in the service gaps that municipalities and other government entities cannot provide and they deserve support and recognition for their work. As our city deals with the budget crisis, non-profits will become even more important and our leaders need to build relationships and partnerships that help them succeed. Taxes / Budget When tax-payer money is being spent and invested it needs to be done in a transparent, effective, and responsible way. I am ready to help Reno address the long-term budget issues it faces and will prioritize investments that help our community members thrive.