Diesha Contee
Candidate in Nov. 4 general election Democratic Harbour House
Age: 40 on day of General Election (Nov. 4)
Occupation: Community Navigator
Education: [ No response. ]
Previous political experience: [ No response. ]
Why are you running for office?
Im running for office because i want to be the change i wanted to see. I desire to be part of the solution, I have been advocating for and with residents of our city for years. Not because it was my job but because it was necessary. Whether it was assisting with housing issues, rent issues, lack of school uniforms, financial resources, helping feed the hungry and or diapers/baby items was there.Now i want to do this on a broader scale to be able to create change through legislation
What issues are important to your ward? How do you plan on addressing them?
Public safety – bringing jobs, workshops, training/programs which assists with current adverse childhood experiences that helps to understand and cope with deeper rooted issues.Environmental justice- educating residents on proper housing keeping and also educating property management staff on how to properly deal with the issues once they arise. Affordable housing- I say we compromise some other project wants and adhere to the apparent project need, if funding is super hard to come by prioritizing is a must
How do you see housing and public transportation development progressing in the next four years?
I see affordable housing being close to non existent in our city in the next 4 years! With the city constantly being developed and housing prices going sky high housing here will not be available for low to moderate income residents. I see public transportation being more of an inconvenience to access with more and development there will be lack of workers and available vehicles to accommodate the fast growth! Our excessively overcrowded roads with continue to make public transportation a hectic option for residents of our city.
Are there decisions/legislation from the previous council that you want to readdress?
No
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