Incumbent Larry Avery Jr.
Economic development: Supports public-private partnerships and pursuing grants to bring new revenue into the city.
Youth and seniors: Proposed directing some new revenue toward programs for young people and seniors.
Homelessness: Supports partnerships with organizations providing services to homeless residents.
Substance abuse: Supports community partnerships and rehabilitation programs.
Public safety: Supports working with residents and property owners to address abandoned properties and other problems contributing to crime.
Community involvement: Emphasizes staying connected to residents and using their concerns to guide council decisions.
Severe weather: Suggested Carver Community Center as a potential severe-weather shelter.
Denecia Getaw
Community investment: Supports private investment and grants while encouraging residents to participate in improving their neighborhoods.
Homelessness: Supports additional housing and services for homeless residents.
Mental health: Supports connecting residents with available mental-health resources.
Public safety: Supports increased police presence and addressing abandoned properties and squatters. Transparency: Emphasizes accountability, honesty and transparency in city government.
District representation: Wants greater attention and investment across all areas of District 3.
Community engagement: Supports more frequent communication and meetings between residents and their council representative.
Severe weather: Supports using Carver Community Center and identifying additional shelter options for other parts of District 3.
