Patrick Oathout

Environment / Energy Fund staff to clean up chronic dumping sites and use my newsletter to call them out until they’re cleaned up. Infrastructure / Transportation Fight for drainage bond funding and ensure District C projects move forward on schedule. Taxes / Budget Direct district funds to make land build-ready for development by clearing overgrown sidewalks and addressing drainage trouble spots. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Fight for police recruitment funding in the city budget. Housing Use council agenda authority under Prop A to bring housing proposals forward when the administration is slow to act. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Allocate district service funds to proven violence intervention and youth programs. Legislation Require transparency and safety testing when AI tools are used in city services. Draft a city-wide policy on responsible AI use, including guardrails on training data, procurement standards, and public accountability for how automated systems impact residents. Healthcare Support community pharmacy access so residents can get affordable prescriptions and preventive care close to home, not just through mail-order or distant clinics. Housing Introduce permitting and development ordinance reforms that reduce delays and costs for housing projects.