Ziqiang Yuan

Taxes / Budget Open bidding for all city projects, regular audits, prioritizing real needs, and cutting vanity projects to ease property tax burden. Government Reform Rescind the raises for the mayor and councilors and tie any increases to the average raises of city workers. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As a city councilor-at-large, I will propose formal resolutions to publicly condemn acts of hate and all forms of discrimination. I will also work to promote unity and strengthen our community by making better use of public spaces where children and adults can gather, connect, and build relationships. Government Reform Open office hours, regular newsletters, monthly public comment sessions at council meetings, and an Issues Committee made up of both residents and councilors to review complaints involving city officials and work toward fair, transparent resolutions. Government Reform Two terms for the mayor, capped at 8 years. If the mayor wants to run for a third term, special election is required, and approval from 2/3 of voters would be needed to allow it.