Carlos Allen did not respond to a request for information.
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Education
I will speed up education reforms that guarantee every child a quality school regardless of their zip code or parent's income. I will work with my Chancellor for a total transformation of District middle schools by 2020 by making sure that buildings, leadership, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and parental supports are in place. To prepare our young people for the jobs of the future, I will increase the focus and resources for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Affordable Housing
As our city develops and gentrifies, we MUST do a better job creating affordable, safe housing. I will commit stable funding of $100 million annually to produce 10,000 affordable units and create a local low-income housing tax credit to leverage private sector investments. To end homelessness once and for all, I will increase Local Rent Supplement and Housing First programs, and continue to focus on housing for homeless LGBT youth and people with disabilities.
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Over the next four years, we will continue the work we have done on education and uplifting District residents with the greatest needs.
President Obama and his top education official have heralded our schools and the progress we are making. We are on our way to having one of the best schools systems in America.
In 2013, our students had the biggest test gains of any urban district in America. My administration will stay the course.
Education reform has not been easy and it has required sacrifice, but it is what is best for our students. I will also stay focused on creating jobs and ensuring that housing is affordable for all District residents, especially senior citizens and working families. We must ensure that everyone who lives in our city can afford to stay here.
1. Repairing the tarnished reputation of the District by having the most open, transparent and accountable government we've ever had. The city has many issues that it cannot solve on its own - including the affordable housing and education crises - and in order to have real partnerships, our partners need to know they can trust the city government. The pervasive air of corruption we have been living under has distracted from major issues and is the number one enemy of our city government. On day one, of my Administration, I will move quickly to bring sunlight to the often times closed door sessions that impact our residents, but fail to include them in the conversations. I would make it known that a Lewis Administration has a zero tolerance policy for waste, fraud and abuse. I would also call for the D.C. Council to follow through on the will of the people and put an independent Attorney General on the ballot. The Council had three years to prepare for this, but instead of making it a priority, they said "we're not ready." I would end pay-for-play, call for implementation and enforcement of real comprehensive campaign finance reforms, and instruct all agencies and the Office of Contracting and Procurement to put all RFPs and contracts online.
2. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. For too long, we have relied on the federal government for jobs. We need to diversify our economy by attracting tech-savvy investors and entrepreneurs, making our city a magnet for emerging industries and new economy jobs. And we need to ensure that every D.C. resident can find the kind of good-paying job that can support a family. It's time to declare Washington open for business again and as mayor, I will:
• Focus on bringing living-wage jobs to neighborhoods with the greatest economic needs.
• Leverage my experience working with the business community - and relationships with the thousands of trade associations based in our city - to encourage more businesses to make D.C. their home.
• Champion inclusivity in our economy by supporting incubator programs for small businesses and reaching out to women and minority entrepreneurs - key drivers of growth in the new economy.
• Partner with employers and other stakeholders to provide citizens with the skill sets and job training necessary for success in the digital economy.
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Vincent Orange did not respond to a request for information.
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Education Reform
In spite of the hype from the mayor and the school chancellor, education reform is not working in D.C. - not when black students would have to wait at 132 years - until 2146 - to reach the reading levels of white students today. That's unacceptable. I would stop closing schools and start rebuilding strong neighborhood schools with wrap-around services to address non-academic obstacles to learning. I would also make closing the achievement gap between black and white students a top education priority.
Inequality
Inequality is growing beneath Washington's trickle-down economic boom. Sadly, it is still taboo to openly and frankly discuss the role of race and class in creating this "tale of two cities." I believe the racial divide in housing, education, employment and politics must be addressed "intentionally," not whispered about in segregated conversations. I would convene summits of agencies, departments and neighborhoods to encourage city managers, front-line workers and residents to "unpack" their racial and class backgrounds in order to "see" how different sides of inequality are lived, or misunderstood or ignored. That's how I would start to create a unified city that works for all. That's the kind of honest leadership I will bring as mayor.
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