Safe Streets
Well-Kept Infrastructure

THE 10 MUST-HAVES

MUST HAVE #7

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We want neighborhoods where we can live and work with total peace of mind.

We need to feel safe where we sleep. We want to walk our dogs and park our cars in peace. We need public safety that is real—and support systems that actually work for people in crisis. We shouldn’t have to choose between enforcement and compassion. We need both.

Well-lit streets and fixed sidewalks make neighborhoods safer. Neglected areas invite trouble. Good upkeep helps us move confidently and reduces costs that hit our wallets. If a commute destroys our car or takes too long because roads are in rough shape, we can’t take that better job. Bad infrastructure literally cuts us off from making money.

What Safe Communities Need:

  • Strong Prevention: Stopping crime so families flourish without fear.
  • Real Support: Help for people in crisis before tragedy strikes.
  • Solid Upkeep: Lit streets and safe public spaces.
  • Root Causes: Systems that protect everyone’s safety right now.

The Connection That Matters:

  • How can I reclaim my street and make it safe for my family?
  • What support systems actually work for mental health and addiction?
  • How does infrastructure quality (e.g., roads, sidewalks) directly impact my safety?
  • What is the connection between neglected spaces and crime?
  • What balance works between enforcement and support?
MUST-HAVE #7

LET'S TALK 1

What more can we do to ensure safety?

A) Demand more police on the streets
B) Increase personal protection equipment
C) Have neighborhood guards

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MUST-HAVE #7

LET'S TALK 2

Should women feel safe walking at 2am in downtown areas?

A) Yes. Every person should feel safe everywhere and time.
B) No. It is unreasonable to expect such safety.
C) There should be a curfew for certain individuals.

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LET'S TALK 3

What would you do to make downtown areas safer?

A) More lighting and pedestrian areas
B) Increase patrolmen on foot
C) Have expensive stores and restaurants

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LET'S TALK 4

Are we less safer with more police?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Maybe

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LET'S TALK 5

What have we done to make things safer?

A) We have done nothing but are working.
B) What else is there to do, all is done.
C) The question is not the right one.

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