Council Member, Council District 3 — City of Redwood City
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My Top 3 Priorities
Covid Relief: Lissette wants to extend the eviction moratorium in our city, and prevent any evictions due to inability to pay. They would like to ensure PPE for all essential workers in Redwood City, allocate funds for rent relief, and citywide wifi
Housing for All: Lissette’s stance is housing is a human right, and we must look into public housing options, since so-called affordable housing isn’t affordable to half the residents of Redwood City.
Reinvesting in the Community: Lissette believes we must defund the $48.9M police budget, tax big business to invest in resources that are proven to reduce crime such as wellness centers, community-based food banks, free transportation and childcare.
Experience
Education
Santa Clara University — BA, English - emphasis in professional writing and American history (2019)
Biography
Lissette was born and raised in Redwood City. They are a first-generation queer, non-binary Chicanx. As a caregiver and teaching assistant, my life centers around helping my community. They successfully organized to bring an ethnic studies program to Menlo-Atherton High School. As your Councilmember, they will continue to commit to seeking out marginalized voices and making sure all members of our community are finally represented in city decisions.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Equity in housing opportunities including affordable home ownership opportunities
Business recovery after covid
Climate change adaptation
Experience
Experience
Profession:Beautician
Redwood City Council Member, Redwood City — Elected position (2015–current)
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
Congresswomen Jackie Spier , Senator Jerry Hill, Assembly Mark Bergman , Assemblyman Kevin Mullin , Sierra Clu
Questions & Answers
Questions from League of Women Voters of California and Elect Justice CA (2)
EJCA All
Does your office have any plans to include currently or formerly incarcerated people in your decision-making process as it relates to criminal justice issues? What would that look like?
No answer provided.
With 8,000 people eligible for release from CA prisons to help stem the transmission of COVID-19, how, if at all, would your office aid these Californians and their families in navigating reentry?
Answer from Janet Borgens:
My first action would be to have every one tested every 2 weeks . This is imparitive if we are to stop the spread and protect all from getting sick . Second we need to connect all with job and housing opportunities . Goodwill, job train, Salvation Army, service league and any other organization that can help transition these residents by providing stabilizing oppertunutes . The path to success is through meaningful education and employment .
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