There has been an increase in assaults in the East Side, which must be aggressively addressed. Thankfully most crime statistics are lower than many other parts of the city, however any threats to public safety are a problem and even if there is only one crime committed a year - if it happens to you, it's the only crime that matters. My skills in non-profit management and community organizing have prepared me to move people to take effective action and ensure that those charged with securing our neighborhoods are accountable for results.

In addition, the City needs to address the root causes of crime. There is no better example than the youth program I helped found, which won support from the State, County and City, as well as private funding sources. By working together, we created a youth drop-in center that provides hundreds of youth every year with a safe place to access services, find mentors, and keep off the streets. Lots of candidates talk about safety, but I've actually created programs that deliver it. That's why people like Judge Pocan are supporting me.