Issue Position: Economic Development, Aging in Place and Jobs

Issue Position

On the doorstep to the nation's capital that is rapidly completing its gentrification. Quality of life improvements are significant in the region but District 47 lags behind. We have 5 public transportation Metro stops! Over 50% of new economic development in Metro DC is occurring within ¼ of Metro stops but ours have lagged behind. As a member of WMATA Board of Directors, we have started to change that with ground breaking on new development coming to New Carrollton this year after a 40 year wait. We need to have strong leadership that is pushing for this at the State. Leadership that pushes for the relocation of State offices to these Metro stops to help spur development. Transit Oriented Development is the future and we have significant underutilized assets.

With this public investment we need to bring jobs to District 47. We must have directed hiring practices and enforcement. These jobs will address a central concern of mine, instilling hope and belief within our neighbors. As we bring this development, we must protect and provide benefits to the residents who have worked so hard without displacing them with new more affluent residents. In addition to existing Property Tax increase protections, we must investigate protections based on longevity and service that make it easier for resident to age in place.

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