Occupation: Incumbent
Norwalk is built on the strength of our families, and I'm committed to continuing that tradition.
While serving as Mayor, I initiated three key initiatives:
Safeguarding teachers and students through the city's first comprehensive active shooter plan, connecting schools with all law enforcement agencies serving Norwalk to keep schools and public spaces safe.
A new approach supporting multigenerational households, created by the absence of affordable housing, with services for childcare, senior nutrition, unemployment, teen activities, and youth diversion.
A public/private partnership for employment assistance for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and at-risk youth to learn valuable job skills while being paid.
On the City Council I've helped make Norwalk safer through increased investment in Deputies, Public Safety Officers, Neighborhood Watch and quadrant-based community policing that reduced Part 1 crime by 22% in just a few years.
Moving forward, Norwalk must plan now to ease the impact of traffic, parking, and state-mandated housing growth required by the State of California resulting in 1,000 units annually being built for the next five years with prices higher than most residents can afford.
If you agree with this direction for Norwalk, join with me and Vote Ayala.
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