Candidate for Tampa City Council - District 3 (At Large) in 2023 Florida Consolidated Municipal and Special Primary Election.
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Get StartedWe must work to strengthen community-police relations and improve public safety by increasing funding for community policing programs, implementing de-escalation training for police officers, and consulting our existing citizen review board to increase accountability. Learn more
Tampa should be a leader in environmental sustainability. On the City Council, I will promote the use of renewable energy, expanding green spaces and bike lanes, and implementing a comprehensive recycling program. Learn more
I support the growth of Tampa’s neighborhoods and will provide access to grants for small businesses and entrepreneurs, making zoning and land use rules easier for builders and neighborhoods to understand, and improving the quality of new development in Tampa. Learn more
I will work to increase the supply of affordable homes in Tampa by increasing the affordable housing requirements for developers, making it easier to build more housing where it makes sense, and helping seniors and blue-collar workers stay in their homes. Learn more
I will prioritize infrastructure investments in Tampa's neighborhoods, including fixing potholes and repairing sidewalks, repairing bridges and seawalls, as well as upgrading stormwater and sewage systems to protect against flooding. Learn more
55 Tampeños were killed last year on our streets - and over half were walkers and cyclists. Janet Cruz will work to eliminate pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities by prioritizing funding for new crosswalks, traffic lights and other safety fixes on the most dangerous “Vision Zero” corridors in Tampa. Learn more
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