-Homelessness is now officially a long-term problem --
at least five years to address,
according to the Regional Homelessness Authority.
Translation: encampments for five more years at least.
Compassion is important, but we need to identify
who needs what kind of help by implementing three levels
of designated urban campgrounds --
sober, intermediate, cannabis and alcohol okay,
and permissive -- hard drugs okay within the fenced area.
Public safety is job one.
We clearly need to add more commissioned officers
and unarmed community service officers,
enforce newly enacted laws against open hard drug use
on our streets.
Social justice demands investing in best practices
to ensure civilian safety.
Public infrastructure.
Our bridges, water, and sewer mains are aging.
The state legislature has now mandated six-plexes,
which could triple or quadruple our population.
And we'll have to foot the bill for the new infrastructure.
When you voted in 2019, were you voting to defund the police?
Probably not.
New issues will emerge over the next four years.
I'll take a socially liberal and fiscally conservative
approach toward them.
Leave people alone unless we need laws to keep their conduct
from interfering with others.
Spend tax dollars amply but wisely.
Ability to pay matters.
Don't overburden any one segment of the tax base.
I'm Shea Wilson,
your candidate for change in District 6,
and I ask for your vote to govern responsibly.
For more, go to votesheawilson.com.