Community Health
Priorities
Healthy people are a cornerstone of a healthy community. I will work to strengthen our healthcare and public health systems, expand mental health services for families and young people, and ensure residents can access the care they need.
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Strengthen local public health infrastructure.
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Explore the creation of a county-funded mobile health unit to serve outlying communities.
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Expand behavioral and youth mental health services.
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Improve community connection & celebrate cultural diversity in the community.
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Invest in Early Childhood and support local K-12 public education.
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Consider increased allocation of county funds to subsidize childcare costs for working families beyond the Early Childhood education fund.
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Continue to invest in food security across the county.
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Continue to support local health care infrastructure to ensure the availability of affordable healthcare for residents.