Emily's Platform
Leadership
Be the voice of the people by being present through active, collaborative leadership.
Equity: Access to and for All
Using census data to create equitable representation on boards and commissions
Implementing a supplier diversity program
Including equity in our strategic plan
Creating a community meeting space focused on the needs of our immigrant and refugee population
Small Business
Providing access to financial resources
Establishing supplier diversity program/policy
Celebrating our wins together: highlighting our resiliency and contribution to our community
Promoting Kentwood as a fertile small business environment by partnering with organizations such as Local First
Environment
Be the voice of the people by advocating for the “greening” of our city and buildings. Let’s evaluate where we are and set achievable annual goals. Together we can make Kentwood more sustainable and environmentally-friendly by:
Providing a recycling solution for residents
Installing city-wide energy efficiency measures
Supporting and funding park beautification
Shifting to sustainable lawn care methods
- Adopting the goal of planting 10,000 trees in 10 years
- Evaluating which neighborhoods lack trees, and implementing equitable use of city resources)
Promoting and supporting community gardens
Installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers
Installing a solar farm on the superfund site behind city hall
Education
Implementing training for all city employees on cultural competence and effective interactions with special populations, such as domestic violence survivors, to better serve neighbors
Advocating and implementing voter education and registration efforts
Hosting citizenship classes
Providing training for new board and commission members on how to be an effective board member