The Platform
What the 16th Ward Deserves
Peter Barnes isn't running on vague promises. Here's exactly what he'll fight for from day one.
Every block, every resident — safe.
Public Safety
The 16th Ward deserves to feel safe — not just in certain neighborhoods, but on every block. Peter will push for community-based policing that builds trust between officers and residents, not just enforcement numbers.
He'll fight for faster emergency response times, better lighting in high-crime corridors, and real accountability when things go wrong. No more waiting years for action.
Peter's Commitments
- Community policing liaisons in every neighborhood
- Improved street lighting on high-crime corridors
- Faster emergency response time targets
- Youth intervention and violence prevention programs
Fix what's broken. Build what's needed.
Infrastructure
Crumbling roads, broken sidewalks, and aging water infrastructure are not just inconveniences — they're safety hazards and economic drags. The 16th Ward has been underfunded for too long.
Peter will use his seat at City Hall to demand the capital investment our ward is owed, prioritize the worst-condition streets and water mains, and hold contractors accountable for quality work.
Peter's Commitments
- Prioritize road and sidewalk repairs in worst-condition areas
- Accelerate water main replacement on aging lines
- Expand tree canopy and green infrastructure
- Contractor accountability and quality standards
Jobs and investment that stay in the ward.
Economic Development
Local businesses are the backbone of the 16th Ward. Peter will cut the red tape that drives entrepreneurs away, attract new investment to our commercial corridors, and make sure the jobs created here go to residents here.
He'll fight for small business grants, streamlined permitting, and partnerships with workforce development programs that connect residents to real career opportunities.
Peter's Commitments
- Small business grant and loan access programs
- Streamlined permitting for local entrepreneurs
- Commercial corridor revitalization investment
- Local hiring requirements on city-funded projects
Our parks, schools, and centers deserve a champion.
Community Investment
The 16th Ward's parks, schools, and community centers are the heart of our neighborhoods. They've been neglected for too long while other wards get the investment they need.
Peter will fight for equitable funding, upgraded facilities, and expanded programming — especially for youth and seniors who rely on these spaces most.
Peter's Commitments
- Park facility upgrades and expanded programming
- After-school and youth development investment
- Senior services and community center hours
- Equitable school resource allocation advocacy
Stand with Peter
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