Background info for Lynn Robinson
Lynn's is a proven leader who works directly with the community to take on the difficult challenges facing Santa Cruz.
"AS YOUR COUNCIL MEMBER, I AM COMMITTED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AS OUR CITY'S HIGHEST PRIORITY"
- Promoted new Serial Inebriate Program to get chronic inebriates off our city streets and into treatment. More public safety resources can now be redirected.
- Provided the City new efficient "failure to appear" authorization for repeat criminal violations currently not addressed by the courts.
- Amended downtown/beach ordinances to enhance safe enjoyable public spaces.
- Created new hotel ID requirements to remove potential criminal activity.
- Working closely with SCPD on their very successful gang prevention PRIDE program, targeting at-risk youth.
- Working with Housing officials on a new leasing program targeting gang activity
- Working non-stop with the Santa Cruz Police Department staff and community members to resolve and improve safety concerns throughout the City
"PROMOTING ECONOMIC STABILITY HAS BEEN A CORNERSTONE OF MY CITY COUNCIL FOCUS"
- Approved new hotels such as the Marriott, La Bahia and the Fairfield Inn, which will provide several million dollars in revenue for the city.
- Approved the Delaware Avenue Live/Work project to create an exciting new opportunity for various businesses sectors to work, manufacture, grow locally and also live in an environmentally forward thinking model.
- Brokered the historic UCSC agreement opening the way to many new entrepreneurial partnerships that in the past would not remain in Santa Cruz.
- Strong advocate for the next generation of new local businesses in all sectors of retail, hotel & lodging, immerging healthy lifestyle & eco-tourism businesses, green building planning, building trades, and hi-tech partnerships
- Actively representing locally owned businesses and their immerging needs.
"AS AN ORGANIC GARDEN DESIGNER, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IS MY FOUNDATION"
- Supporting the City's model green building program, publicly recognizing owners and professionals who incorporate these values.
- Creating new solar incentive programs for City residents.
- Leadership role in creating new and growing local Farmers Markets. Helping local organic farmers to grow successful businesses.
- Collaborating with Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings and on selection panel for Sanctuary public art.
- Constant hands-on clean-ups of green belts and public spaces all around the City
" I CONTINUE TO WORK VERY HARD ON NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES"
- Constantly attending dozens of neighborhood meetings, helping neighbors resolve specific issues, one by one. Encouraging neighbors to be involved and make a difference on their street and beyond.
- Regularly meet with Police Lieutenants assigned to neighbor beats. Staying inform and creating solutions for specific neighborhood problems.
- Consistently reporting graffiti in neighborhoods and business districts.
- Connecting neighbors directly with City staff resources.
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