- Proposed Solutions:

  - Implement grant programs to support local startups and established businesses with cash flow issues.

  - Facilitate partnerships between business incubators and local educational institutions to provide entrepreneurship training and mentorship.

  - Advocate for zoning reforms and economic incentives that attract new corporations to invest in the Northside, creating well-paying jobs.

  - Strengthen the 'Northside Business Community' to unify local business owners, promoting collaboration and community engagement.

- Proposed Solutions:

 - Launch community-policing initiatives that prioritize building relationships between law enforcement and residents, emphasizing tailored responses to neighborhood safety concerns.

  - Introduce ‘Neighborhood Safety Audits’ to involve residents in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities such as poorly lit streets and lack of safe play areas.

  - Foster partnerships with youth organizations to create programs that keep children engaged and reduce their exposure to violent crime.

  - Develop training programs for law enforcement focused on cultural competency and community engagement.

  - Advocate for a robust Minneapolis Ownership and Opportunity Fund that targets funding specifically for small businesses in Ward 5.

  - Create and promote gap financing programs to assist small business owners in purchasing and developing commercial properties.

  - Implement mentorship programs to guide new entrepreneurs and small business owners through the initial stages of their ventures.

  - Champion policies that ensure all city building contracts employ a workforce reflective of the diversity within Ward 5.

  - Collaborate with unions to enhance pathways for high school graduates and justice-impacted individuals to access quality union jobs.

  - Promote training programs and apprenticeships that equip residents with skills needed for high-demand industries.

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  - Advocate for comprehensive strategies to create and preserve affordable housing options for all community members.

  - Partner with local organizations to increase funding and resources dedicated to affordable housing initiatives, ensuring equitable access across the ward.

  - Support zoning reforms and development incentives that facilitate the construction of mixed-income housing.

  - Promote the implementation of traffic calming measures in residential areas to enhance safety, particularly for seniors.

  - Work with community members to identify high-risk areas and prioritize improvements that address their concerns.

  - Develop education programs to raise awareness about pedestrian safety and the importance of sharing the road.

-Make sure locations which have seniors' building receive special consideration