POLICY: Prioritize public infrastructure and facilities investments and develop incentives to promote private development investment in Priority Equity Communities.
POLICY: Develop a community benefits agreement for major private development projects.
POLICY: Regularly evaluate the impact of public infrastructure, facilities, and program investments, such as through equity impact assessments, to ensure equitable distribution of public resources.
POLICY: Foster small business development with educational resources (e.g., funding sources, mentorship programs, etc.), permitting information, and services that can promote long term success in the city.
POLICY: Identify funding for small business grants that prioritize low-income, women-owned, minority-owned, and/or LGBTQ-owned small businesses.
POLICY: Work with interested organizations and residents to create a youth job development partnership – connecting local businesses to youth for after school and summer work, volunteer positions, mentorship opportunities, and other skills development opportunities.
POLICY: Actively encourage the provision of public and private employment training, rental assistance, financial training, and other supportive services in multiple languages to enable households to be self-sufficient.
POLICY: Offer free high-speed Wi-Fi inside and outside of all City-owned facilities, especially in Priority Equity Communities.
POLICY: Ensure all homes and businesses in the city have access to a fiber optic internet connection.