■ Across the nation and in California we are facing a housing crisis decades in the making. In Seaside it has caused an exorcism of our most vulnerable community members. While some communities fail to meet state housing goals, others have earned the distinction of being Prohousing. Prohousing communities get priority for resources to build housing to help meet the statewide goal of 2.5 million homes by 2030. Our goal is to be a pro housing community to do our part in meeting the statewide housing goal. Currently we are not meeting this goal due to obstacles we face, like currenthousing production policies standing in our way.
■ Earning the Prohousing designation takes commitment to policies that accelerate housing production and minimize obstacles. As your leader I will actively work with the state to combat homelessness and increase the availability of affordable housing in our city, bettering the quality of life forall residents.
■ Committing to earning the Prohousing designation can be  reached by aggressively taking on our housing challenge with resilience, steadfast determination, and accountability.
■ Today there are 37 California cities designated as Prohousing communities and Seaside can be the next city on that list.
■ With a Prohousing designation our community will be afforded rewards for reducing barriers to construction, lowering costs, and creating overall housing policies aligned with state goals.
■ In addition Prohousing communities receive additional points in the scoring of competitive housing, community development, and infrastructure funding administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
■ It will take commitment to policies that accelerate housing production and minimize obstacles to earn the Prohousing designation. We are ready to take on this challenge and bring real affordable housing now to our community. ■ We must begin with actively working to accelerate thedevelopment of housing for residents of all income levels.

With your voice through voting, when elected I will;
● Seaside Housing Non-Profit Collaborative (open this up to more community and professionals in the community versed in the workings of house policies (Rentals, low income, project based vouchers,)
● Create More Housing Choices: Expand affordable housing options for individuals and families by building smaller housing units to reduce the cost of owning or renting.
● Support for Renters: Implement policies to protect renters from excessive rent increases and provide legal support to prevent evictions.
● Collaborate with Our Housing Non-Profit: Work with our non-profit to research, analyze, and recommend data-driven housing policies addressing our housing affordability crisis.
● Housing Partnerships: Form partnerships with other organizations, institutions, and builders to construct low-income, moderate, and workforce housing for individuals making less than $125K annually.
● Promote Home Ownership: Enhance access to home ownership through targeted workshops and collaboration with pre-existing community organizations.
● Expanded Affordable Housing Options at all income levels
● Strengthen Renters’ Rights and Eviction Protections
● Comprehensive Support Services: Develop and enhance access to mental health, addiction treatment, and job training programs, offering targeted support to individuals and families at risk of homelessness to help them stabilize their lives and maintain housing security.

■ Teetring staffing changes plagues the forward moving seaside we continue to aspire to obtain. Our future expansion of social services will include a grounded and holistic relationship with our county partners. Will foster long lasting relationships built on transparency, mutual respect, and trust with county agencies through direct services to our community.

With your voice through voting, when elected I will;
● Technology Infrastructure, Sea Level Rise, City Facilities, Library Facility and Maintenance, Public Safety Facility and Maintenance, Parking Garage Facilities
● As stewards of our community, it is our duty to responsibly manage current costs without burdening future generations with excessive debt. We must prepare for the inevitable rise in the cost of goods and services, ensuring sustainability and stability for Monterey’s future

■ Staggering low school ratings in performance has driven residents to seek better educational options in neighboring schools across the county and at times outside of our local district.

With your voice through voting, when elected I will;
● Investing in Our Youth: Prioritizing the future of our community by focusing on the development and education of our young people.
● Early Childhood Enrichment: Increasing access to early childhood enrichment programs like Seaside’s Tiny Tot University to ensure our “Preschoolers” have a strong foundation based on the best research in early childhood development.
● Pre-K Partnerships: Collaborating with Pre-K service providers to increase the number of safe and affordable preschool slots.
● STEM Program Expansion: Expanding our newly created STEM Program and summer STEM Camp, while also increasing the city’s support for Seaside High School’s First Robotics Teams and the early stages of having our own “Fab Lab”.
● Youth and Teen-Center Programs: Enhancing opportunities at the Teen Center and the Seaside Youth Resource Center (SYRC) by adding coding and college prep classes. These initiatives will create a holistic development program that fosters a lifelong passion for learning and positive behavior.
● Strengthening Educational Partnerships: Continuing to strengthen ties between Seaside, MPC, and CSUMB to ensure our children can leverage the resources of local community colleges and universities.
● Workforce Development: Expanding workforce development and Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities to equip students withthe skills needed to compete in an ever-changing global economy.
● Collaboration with MPUSD: Continuing the collaboration between Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) and the City Council. This partnership is essential to achieving our shared vision for the future.
● It is crucial that we leverage 21st-century tools to guarantee that all residents, regardless of background, have a voice
● a platform dedicated to gathering feedback and facilitating discussions on crucial policy, planning, programs, and projects affecting our community. ● expanded outreach efforts through surveys, mailers, and community listening sessions, ensuring broader participation in local decision-making