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With all this said, <br />I hope you deem these matters appropriate enough to convince you they are worthy of taking action on. <br />Here are my answers to some questions you might have for me: <br />What is my vision of community safety? <br />Public servants whose job it is to deescalate difficult, unsafe situations. Mental health and social workers <br />addressing homelessness. More mental health and educational resources for youth. City partnering with non- <br />profit organizations to boost community engagement and mentor resources. Programs for disadvantaged <br />youth --those impacted by the Foster Care system and the Juvenile Justice System. Drug addiction treatment <br />centers with more waivers. Resources for LGBTQ+ youth and community members. Funding VAPA programs <br />more so that a career in the arts is accessible for the youth in our community. <br />What do I think is going to be the most useful long term investment to help us recover from COVID? <br />Investing in small local businesses and making more jobs in the community and community members buy <br />more and give local companies more business. If local businesses grow, they can increase their employee <br />wages, meaning that disposable income levels will grow and be invested into the city. This will lead to <br />employers hiring new workers, local unemployment rates will decrease, and perhaps promote better economic <br />conditions for the city. <br />Thank you & Continued Strength, <br />Elaine Arriola <br />Elaine Arriola <br />University of California, Berkeley I B.A. Psychology & Legal Studies <br />(657) 346-5196 <br />elaine.a.arriolaggmail. com <br />