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Cherelle Parker (likely Philadelphia Mayor) campaign positions
Hiring 300 additional foot and bike patrol officers to walk a beat in every neighborhood of the city, getting to know the community they’re sworn to protect and serve – without any tolerance for misuse or abuse of their power.
Filling current vacancies within the police department and addressing other personnel challenges – including rehiring retired police officers and hiring civilians to fill administrative roles to get sworn officers back on the streets.
Addressing quality-of-life issues such as cleaning streets, fixing broken streetlights, and repairing and preserving homes where the owners may not be able to afford the repairs.
Supporting victim and witness services including modernizing and filling vacancies at the 911 Call Center and establishing a hotline for victims and witnesses so people feel more comfortable reporting crimes.
Investing more in community engagement to address long-term issues that lead to a rise in crime.
Filling current vacancies within the police department and addressing other personnel challenges – including rehiring retired police officers and hiring civilians to fill administrative roles to get sworn officers back on the streets.
Addressing quality-of-life issues such as cleaning streets, fixing broken streetlights, and repairing and preserving homes where the owners may not be able to afford the repairs.
Supporting victim and witness services including modernizing and filling vacancies at the 911 Call Center and establishing a hotline for victims and witnesses so people feel more comfortable reporting crimes.
Investing more in community engagement to address long-term issues that lead to a rise in crime.
$17.53/hour minimum wage tied to the rate of inflation
Soft-skills training for people entering the workforce
Business-friendly environment to encourage employers to locate to Philadelphia
Schools that teach to needed jobs and better prepare kids for college
Schools open from 7:30am – 6:00pm so parents can get to work without worrying about before- and after-school care
Double the number of diverse businesses and the number of small businesses in Philadelphia
Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs with free business training
Soft-skills training for people entering the workforce
Business-friendly environment to encourage employers to locate to Philadelphia
Schools that teach to needed jobs and better prepare kids for college
Schools open from 7:30am – 6:00pm so parents can get to work without worrying about before- and after-school care
Double the number of diverse businesses and the number of small businesses in Philadelphia
Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs with free business training
Schools open from 7:30am – 6:00pm for before and after-school enrichment
Year-Round Schooling
High schools partner with businesses, city departments, and the Building Trades to provide training for jobs that are available and needed, as well as partnering with colleges and universities to provide best-in-class preparatory training for students who are college-bound
Year-Round Schooling
High schools partner with businesses, city departments, and the Building Trades to provide training for jobs that are available and needed, as well as partnering with colleges and universities to provide best-in-class preparatory training for students who are college-bound
https://www.cherelleparker.com/256-2/
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