In my last email I talked about how from a young age I was taught the
value of public service
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Hi,
In my last email, I talked about how from a young age I was taught the
value of public service and community-building by my grandmother who was
the second woman to be elected to Phoenix City Council.
I talked about how my dreams and struggles as a businesswoman gives me
unique perspective that equips me to be of better service to my
community.
Today, I want to dig in a bit about my "why" and then share what I've
been hearing from people like you around the district.
1) Please explain why you are running for the City Council and not again
for Congressional District Five?
"I am so proud of the work and overwhelming support I received as a
Candidate for Congressional District Five. I demonstrated that I could
unite a diverse community around our kitchen table issues but it was
time to pass the baton to another candidate who will continue to move
CD5 forward.
Phoenix is where I was born, educated, started a business, raised my
family and volunteer. I am running to make a difference in our district.
Phoenix City Council is a "boots on the ground" position. I excel at
talking with the people in the community and speaking with experts so we
can solve problems together.
The people in District Six have real concerns and they do not feel they
have a voice. I will have community events throughout District Six and
respond to questions in a timely manner.
I have already started the process of visiting our neighbors. For one
community member I found the answer to their problem and responded to
them with the result within a day.
I know when we work together, we thrive together."
2)Â Â Â Â What are the three most important issues facing Phoenix that
you would like to work on if you are elected to the Phoenix City
Council? Please explain.
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"These are only three of the important kitchen table issues the people
of District Six are talking about:
1)Â Â Â Attainable and healthy housing. Rents are rising faster than
paychecks. Teachers and first responders are not able to live in the
neighborhoods they work in. People are being forced to relocate to a
different neighborhood because the rent increase is no longer within
their financial means. We need more multi-generational housing options,
density buildings and walkable communities so people can work, play,
access to health and childcare, and food stores within 15 - 20 minutes
of where they live. This includes reliable public transportation
options.
2)Â Â Â Public Safety. We need more police, and we need to do a better
job screening the applicants. Longer training times and removing the
people with a history of racism or violence. Fund more social and mental
health experts to help on calls that will diffuse escalation. Increase
transparency and accountability.
3)Â Â Â Environmental Protection. Arizona should be the leader in solar
and I will champion the benefit of natural resources. Protecting our
land, water and air must be a top priority. I will work with the City of
Phoenix and council members on the programs they have in place and work
with experts to implement best practices from other cities or
countries."
What about you? Reply to this email and tell me what issues are
important to you.
Stay tuned for Part 3 tomorrow as I finish the interview with some
personal information about myself and my candidacy to the City Council.
Talk Soon,
Joan Greene
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