Continuous training and retraining of police officers with an emphasis on de-escalation tactics, eradication of racial profiling, and sensitivity training.

Increase the number of bicycle and on-foot Security Ambassadors within the city to ensure public safety, especially in the evening hours.

Install speed bumps and safer illuminated crosswalks.

To boost the amount of adequately trained staff to the Mental Evaluation Unit for those struggling with mental health and substance abuse.

A focus on crime prevention will help to reduce sheriff emergency calls. There should be increased community education and awareness about the dangers of domestic violence, human trafficking, and hate crimes.

The City Council has decided to engage an outside consultant to look at how law enforcement is conducted in West Hollywood. Hiring an outside consultant is a positive step to reforming policing policies within our community. Coordinating with the Public Safety Department and Public Safety Commission, the consultant should form a council that involves Neighborhood Watch captains, local leaders and city residents to provide feedback on community needs and public safety concerns when it comes to policing. The consultant should also collect input from a vendor that services the city with the Security Ambassador program. The collected data will help the city be better informed and effectively engage with LASD to make necessary changes in its training and policing tactics.

Our city is small, yet it is already one of the densest cities in the country, and what we really lack is a comprehensive plan that looks at the neighborhood as a whole. Unfortunately, when a problem gets too big and somewhat out of control, politicians try to find a fix that fits-all and that can have long term implications. I do believe it is feasible to have a general plan on how to promote the construction of the new housing without changing the character of the city in a negative way, however, without a transparent long-term strategy created with the input of the city's residents, these battles for and against new construction are only going to get worse from year to year.

Convert some of the existing commercial office space into work/live residencies.

Develop mixed-use buildings along our major streets with charming boutique shops on the ground floors with residential units above, thusly creating more living space while providing growth opportunities for our local economy

I do firmly believe that large real estate developers and large corporations do not have the city of West Hollywood in their best interest, and I do believe we can ban together to work with our own community members to sustain the character of our city that we all love. Therefore, I refuse to take any campaign contributions from any large corporate real estate developers.

Demand more funding from the federal government via various programs that are already available and working with our state and private sector partners to bring more opportunities to provide affordable housing.

Work with non-profit organizations to build affordable units with a focus to sell to low and moderate-income first-time homeowners.

I am advocating for more mixed-use buildings, with businesses on the ground level and residential above, which can also serve to make room for more affordable housing options.

While we do have strong rent control rules established, we must address the fact that there are many cases when those rules are not followed or enforced. Many of these affordable living spaces that are rent-controlled units are not well maintained, the amenities are in dire conditions, and tenants do not see any action from the owners to make improvements that are required to provide a safe living environment.

Implement stricter enforcement against short-term rentals as they only contribute to increasing rent prices.

Re-establish and expand the tenants' advocacy center where renters have access to assistance that will address their complaints, resolve disputes, and obtain guidance to Section-8 programs.

We do now see that when more people are working from home it has an immediate positive effect on the traffic, so I would advocate for the creation of the expansion of available live-and-work residences.

Support the WeHO residents, as well as those traveling through, who are choosing cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative transportation, such as helping bicyclists by not just by increasing bike lanes but also providing secure storage for the bicycles when not in use.

Demand more funding from the federal government and work with our state and private sector partners to address homelessness, the lack of affordable housing, and provide financing for mental healthcare, and substance abuse treatment

Support the AIDS Healthcare Foundation efforts to reduce the number of homeless on the street and provide them better health and safety services

Those struggling to live from paycheck to paycheck or those that are currently unemployed will need additional monetary assistance if we are to keep them in their current homes, allowing us to remain focused on efforts to find both transitional or permanent housing for our already homeless.

One of the promising building options for transitional and affordable permanent housing the county as a whole should be exploring is modular construction. With advances in its manufacturing technology, modular construction is significantly lower in cost and a faster alternative to providing quality housing.

Create a boots-on-the-ground outreach program that connects us with those struggling and living on our streets so that we can provide them access to all of the services that are available to them.

West Hollywood, Los Angeles, LA County and the State of California should form a coalition where we can pool our resources to tackle the growing issue of homelessness, substance abuse and mental healthcare issues together.

Right now there is no pandemic relief funding available at the city level to assist the small businesses that were affected, therefore the city is beholden to state and federal grant funding, and very often small business owners are unaware of the resources that are available. Work closely with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (WHCC) to provide support for our small businesses and to go after these state and federal grants on their behalf.

Diversify our economy by supporting all types of businesses that are integral to the neighborhood's current character and developing opportunities for new industries and business sectors.

Create welcoming environments for innovative start-ups and boutique shops alike.

Create a small business help center that would provide support and guidance in accessing the various state and federal funding, as well as providing free legal assistance to small businesses for negotiating/renegotiating leases, as well as resolving any outstanding issues or disputes.

Provide additional support to the WHCC in their work to support West Hollywood businesses by holding insurance carriers accountable for covering the costs of the damages to businesses as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, by pushing California State legislature to contemplate a bill to override the virus/pandemic exemption, and help negotiate better terms with B2B vendors, for example with those that provide app-based delivery services to local restaurants.

Continue to support the WHCC in ongoing efforts to promote and amplify the work, products, and needs of West Hollywood small businesses for our community via local media and online city platforms.

Looking towards the future, the creation of a local relief fund for small businesses with a blend of financing options is vital to preserving economic success for the community of West Hollywood.

Support and incentivize the growth of a multitude of businesses, not just digital.

Create welcoming environments and incentives to entice innovative start-ups, small businesses, and boutique shops into WeHo.

Innovative business centers, such as the Pacific Design Center, could become home to the next generation of media and technology companies, creating their own incubators that could be developing the next generation of technology.

Expanding the available space for small businesses, such as new and exciting boutique and artisan shops in our neighborhoods is also very important to providing services to the community and maintaining our city's charm.

By creating partnerships with influential groups within the entertainment, tech and tourism industries is the key to bringing more businesses into West Hollywood, from film festivals that attract guests from around the world, to tech conferences, to supporting our small businesses that tap into emerging travel markets.

Improve the overall cleanliness of West Hollywood, including target power washing the sidewalks.

Reduce traffic congestion and noise pollution by way of bike lane expansion and better public transportation options

Create more public green spaces, athletic fields, and playgrounds

Work with our current trash collectors to improve pick-up of large curbside items

Advocate for local businesses that offer affordable childcare and preschools, and propose creating additional after school programs based in our parks and recreational facilities.

Restart a dialogue with the City of Los Angeles regarding the Poinsettia Park & Recreation Center's long-term lease so that WeHo can get an improved park and athletic fields for our residents to use.

Improve WeHo schools to better serve the families that live in our city, as well as entice more families to move to our community and encourage our current residents who are planning families in the future by creating a family-friendly community.