Families and Community Wellbeing
February 27, 2024 Meeting of Mountain View City Council
Hear me speak about banning the sale of vapes.
I want Mountain View to be happy and healthy. I will support you with City Council policies that promote health and wellbeing.
I call for childcare to be allowed throughout the city, except in hazardous areas. Childcare and Pre-K are essential for intellectual and social development, and we’re facing a significant provider shortage. Expanding childcare will help our families and strengthen the city’s economic vitality.
We need to prioritize banning the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes in Mountain View. Vapes are particularly dangerous for kids and adolescents since their brains are still developing. Banning vapes is a second-tier priority on the City Council’s work plan right now. It’s a top priority for me.
Laundry is essential to public health, and it’s getting increasingly expensive. One small load of laundry can cost $3.50 and a large load costs $7.00 or more. I advocate for the city to work with the Community Services Agency to implement a low-income laundry assistance program in partnership with our local laundromats. I also support continuing to fund vital services at Hope’s Corner and other impactful nonprofits.
I want to hear from the community about how our facilities can be improved to attract a broader audience. The View Teen Center, the Senior Center, Library, Community Center and city celebrations are a critical part of city services. How can we invite more people to celebrate Earth Day, the 4th of July, or Lunar New Year?
Initiatives such as Sister Cities, the Library’s History Corner, and the Library’s job training resources help us learn about our community and how we can make a worldwide impact. I will invest in these programs to help them grow and reach new audiences.
Everyone should feel welcome to celebrate Mountain View and take advantage of our programs. I call for Mountain View to partner with disability rights organizations to ensure that city infrastructure, events and programs are accessible to neighbors of all abilities.
Read more about my ideas around families and community wellbeing here.