Vision
Tom Anderson III’s 5-Point Plan for UNION CITY
Economic Empowerment & Small Business Growth
- Launch city-funded small business incubators and training programs to support local entrepreneurs.
- Attract new businesses while protecting and empowering current local owners.
- Expand job opportunities through partnerships with trade schools, union apprenticeships, and local industries.
Safer Communities with Real Accountability
- Strengthen community policing and increase transparency in law enforcement.
- Invest in violence prevention programs, youth engagement, and mental health crisis response teams.
- Build trust through neighborhood watch partnerships and town hall safety forums.
Infrastructure & City Beautification
- Prioritize road repairs, sidewalk expansions, and blight clean-up efforts.
- Improve street lighting, signage, and drainage to make all neighborhoods cleaner and safer.
- Launch “Adopt-A-Block” initiatives for community pride and upkeep.
Youth & Young Adult Development
- Expand youth job training programs like partnerships with Speed Auto Sales and other hands-on career pathways.
- Fund after-school and summer initiatives in sports, arts, trades, and technology.
- Support mentorship, life skills, and entrepreneurship development for ages 13–25.
Government that Works for the People
- Bring City Hall back to the people with open-door leadership and consistent communication.
- Create a “People’s Budget” process so residents help decide how funds are spent.
- Increase city transparency, speed of services, and accountability from top to bottom.
