Mayors across the country sounded off in a new POLITICO survey about the challenges brought on by Covid-19
Forget about grand plans for education or the details of zoning reform — the Covid-19 pandemic ruined just about everything for America’s mayors.
“We must also increase direct distribution of federal funds to cities, and remove states as the middlemen,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, a Democrat. “Mayors understand what it means to be accountable and are focused on action, making us the ideal stewards of federal investment.
“Improving career opportunities and job quality for our tourism-based industry and cultural economy. We have been continuing to support these workers and culture bearers throughout these difficult times, but a larger conversation about what these jobs provide was overshadowed by the need to focus on survival of our people, businesses, and traditions.” — LaToya Cantrell, New Orleans, La.
They also have plenty of ideas about what’s needed from the federal government, nonprofits and the private sector to help provide more Americans with a safe, affordable place to live.“The issue needs to be addressed both within and without the geographic boundaries of cities. The responsibility needs to be shared in the wealthy surrounding communities who largely favor single family homes and exclusionary zoning process.” — Joseph Petty, Worcester, Mass.
“Increasing wages for our current workforce increases affordability too, and we cannot forget the importance of a living wage on the housing crisis.” — LaToya Cantrell, New Orleans “I worry that our most vulnerable young people, flooded with easy access to guns and without direction or hope, will continue to shoot and kill each other in sickening numbers.” — Tim Kelly, Chattanooga, Tenn.
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