Tammam Alwan

Taxes / Budget Public reporting that shows total bond repayment cost alongside project cost, so residents understand what they're actually approving. Evaluation of shorter bond maturities where feasible. Infrastructure / Transportation A publicly accessible drainage and ponding map built from repeat service request data. A sidewalk gap inventory modeled after Denver's "Missing Links" program, which focused on short unsafe segments near schools and parks and dramatically improved walkability at low cost. Environment / Energy Tree canopy expansion treated as heat mitigation infrastructure. Housing A centralized intake and tracking system for multifamily complaints, with a defined escalation protocol using existing tools: fines, liens, repair-and-bill authority, and court action where appropriate. And clear ownership expectations in large rezonings, so new residential development includes a realistic share of for-sale options alongside rental units. Taxes / Budget A dedicated annual capital reserve for streets, parks, and facilities funded with cash for smaller and mid-sized projects. Fiscal dashboards modeled after Dallas and Austin that translate complex budgets into formats residents can actually read, including interest costs and long-term obligations, not just annual totals. Criminal Justice / Public Safety A lighting and visibility audit tied directly to incident mapping. Education Extended rec center hours to serve students after school and during summers, modeled after cities that expanded access without building new facilities. Paid youth internship pilots placing teens in parks, libraries, and city departments, starting at 50 to 100 slots annually. Partnerships with nonprofits already doing this work well in Irving, so the city funds outcomes rather than duplicating infrastructure. Infrastructure / Transportation Defined response benchmarks for repeat infrastructure complaints, so residents aren't left wondering whether anyone received their report. An annual sequencing review of the capital improvement plan to align stormwater, streets, and utilities. Infrastructure / Transportation For aging commercial sites, a structured redevelopment framework that includes property condition audits, zoning overlays allowing mixed-use and civic anchors, temporary activation pilots, and resident input before permanent commitments. Housing A renter-to-homeowner pilot pairing one-on-one counseling and matched savings with priority access to existing assistance, starting at 40 to 50 families per year with clear outcome tracking. An owner-occupied repair program for low/moderate-income homeowners covering critical systems-roofs, plumbing, electrical, HVAC-for owners who commit to staying in their homes, modeled after San Antonio's program. Infrastructure / Transportation Infrastructure impact summaries required before major rezonings, made public and presented in plain language. Incentive agreements tied to performance benchmarks. Cumulative impact analysis for high-density uses: liquor stores, vape shops, and similar outlets evaluated in the context of what's already in a corridor, proximity to schools and residential areas, and existing calls-for-service data - not reviewed as isolated applications. Housing A public performance review of Irving's existing HUD-funded down payment assistance program, examining how many families it actually reaches, average assistance amounts, wait times, and where in the city those homes are being purchased. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I also believe local police are most effective when they're focused on local public safety. When residents trust law enforcement to be a community resource rather than an enforcement arm for other agencies, crime reporting improves, cooperation increases, and clearance rates follow. That's a better safety outcome for everyone in Irving. Infrastructure / Transportation Targeted Cleanliness Zone pilots in the highest-problem corridors, identified through 311 data rather than gut feeling. Cities like New York piloted focused cleanup zones in high-litter corridors and reduced visible trash by over 60% within a year. Irving can adapt that model at a fraction of the scale. Environment / Energy A park access audit that maps which residents live within a ten-minute walk of a usable green space, modeled after Minneapolis's approach, which used that data to close gaps through targeted trail connections and small acquisitions.