Granite City Plan

Granite City Great

Better quality of life.

Granite City Life

Use Government funds for the community

Supporting lifestyle

Improve lives for all

Key Themes for Granite City Renewal: Preparing Our Team for Action

As we mobilize our campaign to transform Granite City, our strategy must tackle deep-rooted issues that have degraded our community’s quality of life and economic potential. Here are the critical themes our team must address:

1. Revitalizing Public Safety & Community Order

Homelessness and Nighttime Policies

Issue: Current policies allow a pervasive homeless presence on our streets at night, contributing to urban degradation, lowered property values, and discouraging business investment.

Message: We will develop a balanced approach that respects the dignity of every individual while implementing sensible measures to ensure public safety and maintain community standards.

Action Points:

Enhance outreach programs that connect the homeless with housing and social services.
Reassess nighttime policies to create designated areas and enforce community standards that preserve the economic and aesthetic integrity of our neighborhoods.

2. Combating the Devastating Impact of Illegal Drugs

Illegal Drugs and Public Health

Issue: The epidemic of illegal drug use, which claimed 121 lives in Madison County in 2021, has led to a breakdown in community morals and economic vitality.

Message: Our commitment is to protect Granite City from the destructive influence of illegal drugs.

Action Points:

Advocate for stronger law enforcement and community-based intervention programs.
Support rehabilitation and prevention initiatives that restore hope and stability for affected families and neighborhoods.

3. Rooting Out Corruption & Restoring Transparency

Corruption and Misallocation of Funds

Issue: Large sums of misallocated funds are being funneled into slush funds and shell companies, effectively diverting resources from public benefit to private gain.

Message: We must reclaim Granite City from corrupt practices by ensuring every dollar is spent for the public good.

Action Points:

Push for rigorous audits and full transparency in municipal spending.
Establish strict anti-corruption measures and public accountability initiatives to prevent insider dealings and ensure funds support community projects.

4. Creating Opportunities for Education and Youth Empowerment

Stagnant Economic Growth & Limited Job Opportunities

Issue: Low education levels and restricted job prospects have stifled the potential of our young people.

Message: Granite City must invest in its future by empowering its youth with education, skills, and opportunities for meaningful employment.

Action Points:

Advocate for reforms that reduce bureaucratic barriers and encourage private investment in local businesses and property renovations.
Support educational initiatives and vocational training programs to equip young citizens with the skills needed to thrive and lead Granite City into a prosperous future.

Final Note to the Team

Our vision for Granite City is clear: a safe, prosperous, and transparent community where every resident has the opportunity to succeed.

By addressing homelessness, cracking down on illegal drugs, eliminating corruption, and fostering youth development, we can transform Granite City from its current state into a beacon of renewal and progress.

Let’s harness our collective energy, ideas, and commitment to bring these changes to life—because the future of Granite City depends on our relentless pursuit of excellence and accountability.

Prepare to mobilize, inspire, and drive change at every level. Granite City’s revival starts with us.