Earth-Friendly Campaign Lit

I am an avid recycler. Why are Steve Pierce’s brochures printed on clay-based paper? It is hard to recycle and not earth friendly.

Your Forte

Which of the current challenges that Ypsilanti faces are you best suited personally to resolve? Why?

Record on Combatting Racism

What have you done in your past work to combat racism in the city of Ypsilanti?

Walkability

What have you done in the past to increase “walkability” and ensure that Ypsilanti’s small-town infrastructure is preserved for the future?

Democratic Party

How will you increase the profile of the Democratic Party in Ypsilanti? Why is being a Democrat important?

Hip-silanti

How will you ensure that as Ypsilanti grows and becomes more “hip” that it doesn’t become a cookie-cutter town like Ann Arbor? Is growth worth selling out to national chains, in your opinion?

Racially Divided

Do you believe the city of Ypsi is racially stratified/divisive? If so, how would you remedy it?

Gentrification

Is gentrification a problem for Ypsilanti, due to skyrocketing real-estate prices and sprawl? What have you done to educate yourself about gentrification in other cities?

Infrastructure/Business Climate

How exactly do you plan to improve the infrastructure/business climate downtown?

Sustainability

What have you done to increase sustainability (green energy; carshare; etc.) in Ypsilanti? Will you join Ann Arbor in its plan for sustainability?

Fighting Against Racism

In the light of the recent death by suffocation of a black motorist in West Willow, and the racial segregation of our city, what plans do you have to fight against racism?