Ethan’s Objectives for San Bernardino
Overall Objectives
Improve the safety of our neighborhoods, parks, and schools
Bring economic vitality back to the city, especially the Downtown area, with a focus on small businesses
Advocate for the Unhoused
Increase Public Art in San Bernardino
Update infrastructure - yes, including the potholes!
Build Strong Community through Public Events
Involve the average San Bernardino resident in important updates on the city’s health
Improve the safety of our neighborhoods, parks, and schools
To improve the safety of our parks and neigborhoods, Ethan wants to improve the budget for more lighting in the darkest parts of our city.
Bring back public bathrooms at all of the parks that are kept sanitary and clean.
Improve the sidewalks and crosswalks that our children use to get to school.
Bring economic vitality back to the city, especially the Downtown area with a focus on small businesses
The Downtown of any city is the heart that pumps blood to the rest of the city. If Downtown is successful, it will bring economic growth to the rest of San Bernardino.
Support small businesses via grants, free education and by making it easier to do business in the city.
Create a downtown that is walkable, safe and filled with small businesses.
Advocate for the Unhoused
Work with established nonprofit organizations such as Open Arms, Salvation Army, as well as County Services from APS and OHS, to connect the unhoused with the services needed.
Create designated zones for unhoused individuals to reside, thus keeping them out of our parks and streets
Increase Public Art in San Bernardino
Reimagine San Bernardino already has a rich history. Ethan wants to preserve our existing cultural spaces while encouraging new development and including beautiful public spaces in all of their planning.
Amplify opportunities for local artist to make their mark, using public spaces to create beautiful murals and community art
Incorporate greenery into our street and cultural areas in order to pay homage to our history in agriculture
Update infrastructure - yes, including the potholes!
Finally fill those pesky potholes which have plagued our streets and crippled our cars!
Use existing plots of land to create combine business and affordable housing through a process of mix-use buildings
Take our worn-down buildings and public structures repairing and reincorporating San Bernardino’s vibrant history
Build a Strong Community with Public Events
Open our park to be used as a place for community events and celebrations
Increase funding and push for use of public resources such as libraries and public transportation
Hold small seminars and workshops led by community members to help individuals looking to do anything from start a business to get a job interview
Involve the average San Bernardino resident in important updates on the city’s health
Ethan provides transparent updates on what is happening in the city as well as covering agenda items of the council meetings!