Ruben Amaya

Wages / Job Benefits Fight for stronger unions. Education Introduce a required financial literacy course to the school curriculum. Economy Work with economic development partners to attract new retailers and restaurants to vacant storefronts. Housing Protect tenants by advocating for rent control, raising standards of maintenance and service, and ending water shutoffs. Housing Fight to expand the rights of tenants. Environment / Energy Establish clean water and air as a right for all residents of Baltimore County. Economy Advocate for regional development throughout the district. Infrastructure / Transportation Support regional Complete Streets initiatives that prioritize walking, biking, and transit alongside cars. Education Support LGBTQ youth by working to expand inclusive curriculums in schools and educate school counselors on LGBTQ awareness. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand education and resources that address hate crimes. Education Reform school discipline practices and abolish zero tolerance policies. Environment / Energy Fight to protect Baltimore County’s many ecosystems and their biodiversity. Environment / Energy Fight to preserve our land by stopping projects that harm natural property like the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. Education Increase funding for CTE Programs and other economic courses that have proven beneficial to growing demands in Baltimore County. Housing Build sustainable low-income and public housing units. Education Establish universal pre-k and after school care. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Work with Baltimore County & SHA to address speeding and dangerous intersections along Reisterstown Road. Education Invest in the physical, mental, and emotional wellness of our students and teachers. Infrastructure / Transportation Work with county and state partners to attract investment while ensuring redevelopment benefits current residents and small businesses. Education Fight for a 70,000 starting salary for Baltimore County teachers. Environment / Energy Advocate to preserve the Urban Rural Demarcation Line (URDL) and push for sustainable growth in surrounding communities. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand resources for victims of sexual assault and expedite the processing of rape kits. Environment / Energy Make 100% of countywide contracts carbon neutral by 2030. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Fight for more funding and modern equipment for fire/EMS departments, including volunteer departments. Education Expand access to AP courses and reduce costs for students. Infrastructure / Transportation Advocate for more landscaping, street trees, planters, and benches to beautify Main Street. Education Create better accountability for how safety protocols are implemented, such as ALICE and other safety drills. Immigration Fight to keep ICE (Immigration Customs and Enforcement) out of our communities. Housing Provide better opportunities for affordable housing and nursing/assisted living facilities. Environment / Energy Support local sustainable farming. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Work to install improved crosswalks and pedestrian lighting along Main Street and nearby community hubs. Infrastructure / Transportation Evaluate and expand safe parking options near shopping areas and community hubs. Social Services Promote the expansion of cultural and wellness programs. Economy Establish better resources for our farmers by funding more services such as farmer markets and agricultural resiliency programs. Housing Push to create an office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs to better assist renters in Baltimore County. Economy Create better access and awareness of loan programs, such as BOOST, and small business loans for small business owners. Healthcare Work to address mental health and fight for additional resources. Economy Expand improvement grants and promotional support so existing Main Street businesses can improve visibility and attract customers. Economy Create a shop local campaign featuring business spotlights and seasonal promotions. Infrastructure / Transportation Fight to restore construction plans for the Red Line into Baltimore City. Infrastructure / Transportation Tackle food deserts by fighting for more grocery stores along the Liberty Road, Reisterstown Road, and Security Boulevard corridors. Infrastructure / Transportation Create a bus circulator for the Liberty Road corridor. Infrastructure / Transportation Expand bus, rail, and subway access to reduce traffic, pollution, and commute times. Wages / Job Benefits Fight for a living wage and work to address the racial and gender wage gap. Infrastructure / Transportation Repair aging sidewalks and add accessible ramps at major crossings. Education Expand resources for curricular activities to expand inclusivity in schools. Infrastructure / Transportation Work with county and state transportation planners to add bike lanes and bicycle signage along key corridors along Reisterstown Road and Main Street.