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Meghana Anandarangam

Plainfield City Council - Ward 1

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Top Issues

Healthcare Inclusive and affirming city services. Housing Establish clear penalties for repeat housing violations. Social Services Universal Pre-K & Early Childcare. Housing Establish rent control for 3 or more unit dwellings. Immigration Reviewing policies to ensure civil rights protections are maintained. Infrastructure / Transportation Prioritize infrastructure that supports safe pedestrian and transit access. Including a city wide busing program to connect these communities. Economy Publicly available updates. Government Reform Clear mechanism for tracking service requests. Infrastructure / Transportation Advocate for improved public transit access connecting residents to jobs, schools, and services. Legislation Charter reform to encourage citizen-led initiatives. Government Reform Plain-language summaries of proposals and resolutions. Government Reform Timely notice of agenda changes and meeting updates. Economy Active public reporting dashboard. Infrastructure / Transportation Support redevelopment that increases access to fresh food in underserved neighborhoods. I will advocate for a municipally owned grocery store to make sure all esidents of equal access to nutrition. Housing Cap rent increases at CPI or 3%, whichever is lower. Legislation Youth and Noncitizen Voting and a Ranked Choice Voting Trigger Ordinance. Immigration Publishing and clearly disseminating policies outlining our sanctuary status and what residents can expect. Wages / Job Benefits Labor Bill of Rights and Temporary Worker Protections. Immigration Holding open forums addressing public safety, and sanctuary policy with the community. Healthcare Harm reduction programs grounded in evidence. Healthcare Partnerships with LGBTQ community organizations to expand outreach.

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