Stephanie Flowers

Education Fund youth mentorship, after-school, and violence prevention initiatives to steer young people toward positive opportunities. Education Partner with local businesses, trade schools, and unions to provide hands-on job training and paid apprenticeships for young people. Infrastructure / Transportation Support public transit & walkable business districts to make local commerce more accessible. Wages / Job Benefits Advocate for stronger worker protections and higher wages for District 12 residents. Economy Establish a city-supported internship program that connects students with career mentors and real-world job experience. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ensure officers receive proper training, competitive pay, and the resources needed to serve effectively. Healthcare Ensure that every public school in District 12 has access to licensed mental health professionals to address trauma and behavioral health challenges. Housing Require new developments to include affordable units through inclusionary zoning. Prioritize developers to build at AMI by zipcode not the AMI developed by HUD. Wages / Job Benefits Ensure new development projects hire locally and offer fair wages. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Advocate for restorative justice approaches in schools to replace punitive measures with counseling and conflict resolution programs. Economy Expand grant and loan programs to help local businesses start and grow. Cut red tape to make it easier for small businesses to open and thrive. Education Increase funding for after-school activities in STEM, arts, and athletics to keep kids engaged and off the streets. Housing Strengthen anti-displacement policies, including tax relief for long-time residents. Social Services Expand job training and employment programs to reduce economic desperation that leads to crime. Housing Implement property tax caps and exemptions for seniors and low-income homeowners. Housing Provide home repair grants to prevent displacement. Strengthen legal protections for tenants facing unfair evictions. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand the use of technology, better street lighting, and neighborhood patrols to deter crime. Economy Require developers to invest in the community through infrastructure, parks, and local hiring. Drug Policy Invest in mental health services and addiction treatment to keep non-violent offenders out of jail and in recovery.