Paul Reich

Taxes / Budget Maintain transparent budgets. Housing Conduct a county-wide infrastructure capacity study (water, wastewater, roads, etc.) to identify where housing growth can be accommodated. Environment / Energy Continue to support county funding for wildfire mitigation (fuels reduction, defensible space programs, community chipper programs). Housing Strengthen coordinated planning of regional housing development and coordinate and prioritize building among county and the towns. Civil Rights Safeguard the rights and dignity of all people, agricultural lands, and our cultural heritage. Housing Coordinate with towns and the county to implement the 2025 Housing Needs Assessment. Housing Bolster a full spectrum of housing options and plan for all stages of life—from seasonal workers to retirees. Environment / Energy Enhance wildfire and climate disaster readiness. Infrastructure / Transportation Encourage governments and developers to assess regional impacts of development and work with local communities to lessen or mitigate impacts wherever possible. Housing Fully occupy and maintain existing deed-restricted homes. Infrastructure / Transportation Continue to invest in critical infrastructure, including roads, transportation systems, water & wastewater treatment, healthcare, education, and broadband infrastructure. Education Invest in Early Childhood and support local K-12 public education. Economy Support small businesses and local employers. Healthcare Expand behavioral and youth mental health services. Civil Rights Advance language justice. Environment / Energy Protect water quality and strengthen watershed resilience. Healthcare Explore the creation of a county-funded mobile health unit to serve outlying communities. Healthcare Strengthen local public health infrastructure. Arts / Culture Support cultural heritage preservation through county historic preservation programs and recognition of agricultural traditions. Taxes / Budget Explore establishing participatory budget process of county discretionary funds (e.g., community grants).