We must continue the economic prosperity that Saint Paul has enjoyed these past several years. We must develop innovative neighborhood based community development strategies to revitalize our neighborhood commercial areas. I will work with business, labor and educational institutions to ensure that Saint Paul has the best-prepared workforce in the country for this new economy. Creating jobs and growing Saint Paul businesses means thriving neighborhoods as well as a thriving downtown. As Mayor, I will promote economic development throughout our culturally diverse neighborhoods.
Available transportation is a crucial component of workforce readiness.
To this end, I will advocate for improved transit funding and systems that ensure Saint Paul remains competitive in this regional economy. I have sought valuable advice from former Mayor Jim Scheibel on his approach to housing at the Project for Pride in Living. Let's build new market rate housing units for seniors, empty nesters and young professionals downtown and along the Riverfront, but ensure that a percentage of the units are designated as affordable. Finally, by working for further property tax relief and reforms for seniors, we can prevent them from being taxed out of their homes. This is a crucial commitment that we must make to the residents that have spent their lives building our city.