ELIAS DIAZ - HIS PLAN
The Councilman That Does The REAL WORK
HAPPY: Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being
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Increase mental health support for city employees by expanding mental health days from 2 to 3 annually.
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Improve response and follow-up for domestic violence victims by establishing a dedicated city liaison, ensuring all cases receive a follow-up within 48 hours, and securing funding for emergency shelter resources.
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Create a proactive child abuse prevention task force with trained detectives.
HEALTHY: Strengthening Public Health and Safety
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Secure funding for a Medical Workforce 3.0 program to provide at least 10 new scholarships or incentives for healthcare professionals to train and stay in Eagle Pass.
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Establish a Public Health Department by securing funding, appointing a director, and launching at least three preventive health initiatives within the first year.
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Prioritize public safety projects by allocating at least 25% of the Capital Improvement Plan budget to essential safety infrastructure, such as improved street lighting, safer pedestrian crossings, and emergency response upgrades.
WHOLE: Strengthening Families and Community Support
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Develop a Nonprofit Incubator to support local organizations addressing community needs by providing access to grant-writing assistance, mentorship, and training
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Expand services, events, and activities for people with disabilities by increasing ADA-compliant recreational programs by 25% and ensuring all city events include accessible accommodations.
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Implement a tax incentive program to offer a 3% property tax discount for homeowners who pay in full by October, encouraging early payments, improving city revenue flow, and reducing delinquencies.
Elias Diaz
