Ward 1

Erik Johnson

Safety--

• proposes one police patrol per neighborhood, 24 hrs day at the minimum

Urban Development

• Neighborhood blight-- inspections to eliminate slum lords, increase in police force will help eliminate graffiti
• Assist businesses-- infusion of private money, add trees and petition for safety lighting
• Renovate railroad bridges

Paul Ostrow

Urban Development--

• Transit-- supports the LTR connection with St. Paul and the Northstar Commuter Rail Project and proposes bike trail improvements, as well as adding hybrid cars to the city
• Water Quality-- monitor water quality and continue implemented policy including stewardship grants, a new river green initiative, capital projects, and educational efforts
• Airport-- must have further reviews for airport expansion including effect of air and noise pollution
• Housing-- aggressive pursuit of landlords who fail to maintain properties and supports housing for those in need who want to assist community