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POWERFUL SOLUTIONS
FROM HILLSIDE TO HUMBOLDT PARK , SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES AND HISTORICAL INEQUITIES REQUIRE .......
Shorter term Goals
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Establish standing stakeholder meetings with elected officials connected to the first District
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Establish monthly Civic Engagement Sessions with residents of the 1st District to better inform them of the role County government in their lives.
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Expand the vision for Food As Medicine with several community conversations and challenges.
Longer term Goals
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Monitor the budget for Black Lives funded programs & initiatives.
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Establish the Cook County Department of Aging.
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Close the juvenile detention facility and reimagine youth incarcerationas a pro-active, sustainable, and respectful pathway towards success.
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Establish a restorative justice approach to public safety and communityviolence, as well as violence prevention.
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Access to high-quality affordable healthcare through the expansion and full funding of the County Care program.
Action Taken & Early Accomplishments
In 2023
Passed a balanced budget of $9 billion dollars with key supports!
Helped secure an additional $10 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for 2023 Cook County Source Grant program, bringing the total amount available to assist small business to $50 million.
In 2023
Passed a resolution to set aside $100 million for Crisis Disaster Fund (FEMA) !
This include $20 million set aside for municipalities, $100 million for futured flooding, and $70 million for Health Care supports
In 2023
Led efforts to increase anti-violence & restorative efforts for youth & adults!
Support the expansion of community-based services supporting justice-involved adults and youth, and those at high risk of experiencing violence as either a victim or perpetrator. This includes the Returning Residents Grants Services and related initiatives to meet basic safety, wellness, and housing needs for individuals involved with the criminal justice system who are returning to the community.
