Amy Jackson

Economy Establish incubators and co-working spaces that offer affordable office space. Infrastructure / Transportation Make Alexandria more walkable. Wages / Job Benefits Expand access to affordable childcare. Infrastructure / Transportation Upgrade water, sewer, and stormwater systems. Arts / Culture Support the performing arts. Education Support Pre-K programs. Economy Upgrade local procurement policies. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Alexandria has always prided itself on being a safe and welcoming community, but there is more we can do to make our city safer for residents; therefore, Amy will be a mayor who works with law enforcement, first responders, and community leaders to improve public safety. Arts / Culture Support an arts and culture fund. Education Prioritize school infrastructure. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ensure a balanced community police review board. Environment / Energy Prioritize our environment and the protection of natural resources, including the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Invest in tools to combat human trafficking and gang prevention initiatives. Arts / Culture Promote public art initiatives. Housing Push for affordable housing initiatives so people who work here can live here. Economy Create more youth jobs programs. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Address mental health awareness and initiatives. Economy Amy believes that Alexandria needs to support local businesses and welcome new small businesses to the city. Our local businesses are booming, but she understands that we need to diversify our economic drivers. That’s why we need to attract entrepreneurs who will create good-paying jobs that can support a family. Arts / Culture Promote and preserve Alexandria's local history. Infrastructure / Transportation Reduce gridlock. Wages / Job Benefits Enhance worker protections. Education Our schools have always been the pride of Alexandria, but our schools need more resources to accommodate the increase in student enrollment. That’s why we must fully fund our schools and plan for the future to give our students the best shot at success. As a product of Alexandria City Schools, a mother of two kids in Alexandria schools, and a career educator in Northern Virginia public schools, Amy knows what it takes to prepare our students for bright futures. Environment / Energy Electrify the city fleet. Environment / Energy Invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Drug Policy Combat drug addiction. Infrastructure / Transportation Increase pedestrian safety. Education Raise the pay for teachers. Infrastructure / Transportation As a parent who runs her kids across town for after school activities, Amy knows how frustrating it can be to sit in traffic. During Amy’s time on the city council Alexandria has seen some improvements in mass transit, but Alexandrians still battle traffic and it’s impacting our quality of life; it’s why we need a mayor focused on smart transportation solutions. Environment / Energy Stop floods with infrastructure upgrades. Infrastructure / Transportation Prioritize a city-wide infrastructure assessment. Economy Provide incentives that encourage new businesses to locate to Alexandria. Environment / Energy Upgrade stormwater management and water conservation. Economy Grow access to capital by working with local banks. Economy Provide support for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Promote efforts to reduce domestic violence and sexual assault. Environment / Energy Amy knows that we must protect our environment in Alexandria because the future of our city depends on it. We’ve committed to combat climate change at the local level in recent years, but we are still dealing with flooding and air quality. We need a plan to protect our environment, lower our carbon footprint, and ensure the health of our residents. Environment / Energy Utilize programs in the Inflation Reduction Act to help lower our carbon footprint. Arts / Culture Focus on new cultural tourism strategies. Wages / Job Benefits Expand collective bargaining. Infrastructure / Transportation Promote alternative transportation. Economy Increase co-working options for remote workers. Arts / Culture Continue to encourage creative hubs. Environment / Energy Enhance our parks and trails. Arts / Culture Amy believes that a vibrant arts and culture scene can have on our community’s identity, economy, and quality of life. She will work to preserve Alexandria's historic assets. Economy Streamline permitting and licensing. Infrastructure / Transportation Encourage increased community input in infrastructure planning. Infrastructure / Transportation Implement green infrastructure. Education Provide the resources to meet our children's educational needs. Education Stop overcrowding. Economy Create public-private partnerships. Economy Amy comes from a working class family who struggled to get by living in the West End of Alexandria. She will be a mayor who puts working families first and focuses on creating good-paying jobs for local residents. Infrastructure / Transportation Upgrade our traffic management center. Infrastructure / Transportation Encourage safe bike lanes. Infrastructure / Transportation Invest in road maintenance. Environment / Energy Support green businesses and technologies. Infrastructure / Transportation Invest in pedestrian and biking infrastructure. Infrastructure / Transportation Our infrastructure across the city needs an upgrade. Amy understands that world-class infrastructure improvements are vital to attracting business and making life better for city residents. Economy Support workforce development programs.