Rohit Malhotra

Environment / Energy Urgently address water infrastructure: reduce water main breaks, monitor and reduce contaminants like lead, ensure equitable water quality across all neighborhoods. Infrastructure / Transportation Push forward on transit expansions: expand Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), improve bus & rail service frequency, safety, and station accessibility. Economy Reduce barriers: simplify permitting and procurement, resist predatory lease practices. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Develop and monitor data-driven metrics so we measure what actually produces safety (not just reactions). Housing Improve services for people experiencing homelessness, emphasizing “housing-first” models. Infrastructure / Transportation Invest in sidewalks, protected bike lanes, trails — building a connected, human-scaled city. Social Services Provide support for families impacted by violence — mental health, funeral / therapy costs, ongoing local support. Government Reform Reform and clarify referendum / ballot initiative processes to make them more transparent and fair. Social Services Pilot programs like universal basic income and baby bonds to build generational wealth. Arts / Culture Create dedicated funding streams for creative industries. Taxes / Budget Shift to year-round budgeting and ensure public has access in real-time. Use data to fund what’s working and cut what doesn’t work for clear and accountable decision making. Wages / Job Benefits Strengthen protections for working people: fair wages, safe conditions (especially via labor partnerships). Criminal Justice / Public Safety Treat gun violence as a public health crisis: invest in community-based violence interruption, diversion, and conflict mediation. Wages / Job Benefits Develop job-pipelines, training programs, and workforce development to ensure mobility. Housing Expand affordable housing supply; implement property tax caps; support down-payment and rental assistance.