Sharon Green Middleton
(Dem)
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Background: What in your background and experience qualifies you to be a member of the Baltimore City Council?
Firstly, my dedicated, trusted, and continued leadership, experience, and service as the present Councilwoman of the 6th District and 2 term Vice President of the Council has proven to be successful. I remain dedicated to collaborating with All residents, businesses, faith-based and nonprofits of District 6 to enhance their quality of life. I continue to care & secure major redevelopment and revitalization projects in the District as well as introduce and support important legislation.
Crime: What specific plans would you propose to reduce homicides, violent crime, theft and vandalism in Baltimore?
The crime fighting proposals I continue to advocate and support are enhanced public safety grants for foot patrol, bike patrol, community policing, and violent crime initiatives. Relationship building with youth through groups like We Our Us that actual meet our youth where they are, and has been successful. Their headquarter site is located in District 6 at Langston Hughes Community , Business, and Resource Center. With Mentoring, jobs, mental health, etc. continues to serve the community.
Education: How would you fund public education in Baltimore, while assuring the quality and ongoing structural maintenance of school buildings?
I support the Blueprint for MD Future Schools. The Blueprint increases educational funding each year for Baltimore City. Community schools are being enhanced and built and developed through partnerships. Resources, mentorships, technology, mental health services, and other wraparound services are being provided for many teachers, families and students. It's a State strategic plan that will continue to guide direction, especially for our underserved population. Transparency in spending.
Health: What strategies do you have to address continued health disparities in Baltimore? What will you do to make sure that the Health Department has the resources it needs to serve all residents?
Strategies include: taking action and advocating on the social determinants, raising awareness through education and health literacy, to address health equity issues, providing resources for mental health, jobs, etc. , partnerships/ engagement with community group , local leaders, and support legislation. For the health dept. to serve residents, partnering with organizations, tracking results, advocate for apprenticeships/internships, etc.are needed.
Climate and Environment As we face climate change and sea level rise, what would be your priorities to increase sustainable practices by the city and to increase the city’s resilience?
Education and Proper communication...City agencies such as Transportation- increased improved public sustainable solutions, like using electric cars, bikes, and promoting other non- pollution practices. DPW- increased improved recycling, reuse and reduce practices. Healthy diet practices. Buy Local and seasonal for methods. Plant a tree! Avoid fire hazard products. Promote renewable energy.
Housing: What strategies do you propose to remove or rehabilitate vacant buildings and provide affordable housing through the new inclusionary housing bill and other means?
Strong partnerships have already been formed and continue in District 6. Park Heights is being redeveloped and revitalized . Housing for our Older Adult population is being addressed. Pushing affordable / market rate homeownership. Home repair grants, etc. are available. 1st Transit-oriented apartment complex is being built near lite rail station. Community land trust conversations are taking place. Education and all forms of communication continues. Also, addressing homelessness.
Council Size: What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the size of the City Council?
Its said that downsizing is cost effective financially for city government.
But I believe differently.
Representation is based on district size and by population density.
A council member would have more residents to consider and loose focus on areas. It would mean, less staff as well. Service would be weaker and overwhelming. Effectiveness and efficiency is important. The present structure is more beneficial for service to the people. A successful City council member is based on