Satish Garimella

Environment / Energy Invest in new and improved parks, fulfilling the vision of Town Green, Church Street and Marcom Park. Infrastructure / Transportation Improve and install sidewalks at Church Street, Aviation Parkway, and Louis Stephens Road. Criminal Justice / Public Safety New fire station near Wake Tech to provide better coverage and increase first responder staffing to enhance response times and service quality. Housing Explore workforce housing best practices in transit development near McCrimmon Parkway. Infrastructure / Transportation Work with the NC Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and be a better advocate for the town than the region in the fight for transit and rapid bus transportation. Taxes / Budget Maintain our fire safety rating (ISO 9001), lowering residential and commercial insurance rates. Housing Focus on affordability of living, in addition to affordable housing. Infrastructure / Transportation Improve traffic lights, intersections, and turn lanes to improve traffic flow and alleviate congestion. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Enhanced patrolling and communications for quicker response times and improve victim engagement during home burglary and other crimes.