Jared's Vision
A thriving, united, and healthy Annapolis for ALL.
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Resilience
We need to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult situations.
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We must work to prevent and address crime and the fear of violence.
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We need to implement a comprehensive plan for affordable and workforce housing while maintaining adequate infrastructure.
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We must build communities that are resilient to the impacts of climate change, with a lens on equity and justice.
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Responsiveness
We need to be able to react quickly and positively.
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We need a City government with a culture of getting to yes (not no).
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Customer Service must be a priority. Residents and businesses should have timely responses for services, questions, and issues.
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Time is money. We need to ensure that City staff has the support needed, with best practices in place, to operate effectively and efficiently.
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Efficiency
We need to achieve maximum productivity with minimum expense.
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We must be fiscally responsible, manage risks, and take advantage of available grant support.
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We must lead with strategic planning and accountability.
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We should explore technologies like AI or machine learning.
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We must leverage partnership opportunities with the state, county, businesses, and Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) and nonprofits.
Jared's Top 3 Priorities
1. We will engage with the community and city employees to improve the responsiveness of City Government.
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Improve the parking experience for our residents, the employees and customers of our businesses, and visitors.
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Speed up the permitting process for routine requests.
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Provide effective public safety for everyone, always.
2. We will help everyone enjoy the charm of Annapolis for generations to come by making Annapolis a national model for climate resilience.
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Increase our tree canopy in all communities, add more solar power, and reduce our use of fossil fuels.
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Provide creative and enjoyable transportation options.
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Improve the City’s ability to live with rising waters and increasingly intense rainfall.
3. We will prioritize housing as a core function of City government.
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Improve the housing conditions of our most vulnerable residents.
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Find a better balance for Short-Term Rentals.
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Add affordable and workforce housing to support our families, businesses, and institutions.
Jared on the Issues
City Dock
Jared's Commitment to YOU
Listen. Unite. Do.
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LISTEN to you and your perspective.
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UNITE our city to find the best solutions.
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DO the work it takes to deliver results.