THE PEOPLES PLATFORM

VERNEL SMITH, HAINES CITY COMMISSIONE, SEAT 1.

"IT'S ABOUT YOU!
Your Voice For A Positive Change!"

Our Youth

Build more art opportunities to allow the youth to build self esteem by expressing and exploring their identities while allowing creative ways for them to communicate issues and allow for personal reflection.
Being prepared for the growth and demand that is needed. We have to increase, expand and upgrade facilities.
Mentoring and leadership opportunities for the youth and young adults (We have a lot of that already. Need to find those groups and organizations)

Our Safety

Public safety is a top priority for me, and I believe in creating a community that is safe for all residents. This starts with reimagining policing. I want to work with the law enforcement community in order to forge stronger relationships and create mentorship opportunities for our youth. We need to see ourselves serving in law enforcement capacities, and we need to ensure that our first responders as well as our community members feel safe. I support community-based solutions to public safety, such as increased investment in social programs, education, and mental health services, and the creation of a citizen-led commission to oversee police conduct and ensure accountability.

Our Rights

Transparency and accountability are essential to a functioning democracy. As a City Council member, I will support the independent subpoena power for the Citizens Review Board, which will give residents a voice and help to address any complaints and concerns. I will also work to increase community engagement, through town hall meetings, public hearings, and other forums, to ensure that residents have a say in decisions that affect their lives and their wallets.