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Jared S. Ollison

City of Raleigh City Council District C

Candidate Statement:

My name is Jared S. Ollison. I am an US Air Force Veteran and a career law enforcement officer. I have been in service to our country and our community for just over thirty-one years. I have lived in District-C, Southeast Raleigh my entire life. District-C has always been a special place where everyone is welcomed. With the rise in inequitable overdevelopment by developers in the district and in the city of Raleigh in general, the lack of affordable housing, the rise in homelessness, and increasing abhorrent property taxes, it's time for a change!

As the former Director of Detention Services at the Wake County Sheriff's Office, I have the work and budgeting experience to be effective. Having sat on Wake County boards that relate to emergency management, mental health resources, and court operations, I have maintained my compassion to be certain that we as a community plan for assisting those in need while maintaining public safety. I have a bachelor's degree in sociology with a focus in criminal justice and master's degree in public policy and public administration. With my work experience, my education, and my service to our country and community, I want to represent you!

Direct Quote:

I know that together we can build a stronger and more inclusive Raleigh, A Raleigh that represents you!

Issues:

Placing the need for affordable housing first

For too long, Raleigh City Council has utilized the affordable housing crisis as a scapegoat for poor planning. I would like to see more effort put into preventing the crisis than responding to the crisis. It's time to place the needs of the citizens of Raleigh in front of the developers' wants. It is poorly planned city development that is creating the crisis. The old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" (unknown). We are better than this!

Placing the need for affordable housing firstFor too long, Raleigh City Council has utilized the affordable housing crisis as a scapegoat for poor planning. I would like to see more effort put into preventing the crisis than responding to the crisis. It's time to place the needs of the citizens of Raleigh in front of the developers' wants. It is poorly planned city development that is creating the crisis. The old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" (unknown). We are better than this!

Mental health and homelessness

Mental health and homelessness must be combatted with equal effort. In many but not all cases there is a direct connection between one's ability to maintain a home and manage their mental health needs. The Raleigh City Council's policies that govern the city's response to these persons in need have largely failed. I aim to fix that by spending time with those in need rather than making decisions from the comfort of the council chambers and having very little idea of what goes on in their daily lives. Understanding their needs is critical to developing a functional and sustainable response.

Mental health and homelessnessMental health and homelessness must be combatted with equal effort. In many but not all cases there is a direct connection between one's ability to maintain a home and manage their mental health needs. The Raleigh City Council's policies that govern the city's response to these persons in need have largely failed. I aim to fix that by spending time with those in need rather than making decisions from the comfort of the council chambers and having very little idea of what goes on in their daily lives. Understanding their needs is critical to developing a functional and sustainable response.

Protecting small businesses.

Due to the overdevelopment of our communities, the Raleigh City Council has largely failed small business owners often resulting in the closure of those businesses. The city council needs to place more emphasis on providing tax incentives for small businesses' providing them with a fair opportunity to thrive in an environment where developers have made renting or owning a brick-and-mortar business location nearly impossible. Raleigh was built on the backs of small business owners; it's time we remember them!

Protecting small businesses.Due to the overdevelopment of our communities, the Raleigh City Council has largely failed small business owners often resulting in the closure of those businesses. The city council needs to place more emphasis on providing tax incentives for small businesses' providing them with a fair opportunity to thrive in an environment where developers have made renting or owning a brick-and-mortar business location nearly impossible. Raleigh was built on the backs of small business owners; it's time we remember them!

Placing the need for affordable housing first

For too long, Raleigh City Council has utilized the affordable housing crisis as a scapegoat for poor planning. I would like to see more effort put into preventing the crisis than responding to the crisis. It's time to place the needs of the citizens of Raleigh in front of the developers' wants. It is poorly planned city development that is creating the crisis. The old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" (unknown). We are better than this!

Placing the need for affordable housing firstFor too long, Raleigh City Council has utilized the affordable housing crisis as a scapegoat for poor planning. I would like to see more effort put into preventing the crisis than responding to the crisis. It's time to place the needs of the citizens of Raleigh in front of the developers' wants. It is poorly planned city development that is creating the crisis. The old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" (unknown). We are better than this!

Mental health and homelessness

Mental health and homelessness must be combatted with equal effort. In many but not all cases there is a direct connection between one's ability to maintain a home and manage their mental health needs. The Raleigh City Council's policies that govern the city's response to these persons in need have largely failed. I aim to fix that by spending time with those in need rather than making decisions from the comfort of the council chambers and having very little idea of what goes on in their daily lives. Understanding their needs is critical to developing a functional and sustainable response.

Mental health and homelessnessMental health and homelessness must be combatted with equal effort. In many but not all cases there is a direct connection between one's ability to maintain a home and manage their mental health needs. The Raleigh City Council's policies that govern the city's response to these persons in need have largely failed. I aim to fix that by spending time with those in need rather than making decisions from the comfort of the council chambers and having very little idea of what goes on in their daily lives. Understanding their needs is critical to developing a functional and sustainable response.

Protecting small businesses.

Due to the overdevelopment of our communities, the Raleigh City Council has largely failed small business owners often resulting in the closure of those businesses. The city council needs to place more emphasis on providing tax incentives for small businesses' providing them with a fair opportunity to thrive in an environment where developers have made renting or owning a brick-and-mortar business location nearly impossible. Raleigh was built on the backs of small business owners; it's time we remember them!

Protecting small businesses.Due to the overdevelopment of our communities, the Raleigh City Council has largely failed small business owners often resulting in the closure of those businesses. The city council needs to place more emphasis on providing tax incentives for small businesses' providing them with a fair opportunity to thrive in an environment where developers have made renting or owning a brick-and-mortar business location nearly impossible. Raleigh was built on the backs of small business owners; it's time we remember them!

External Candidate Links:

Jared S. Ollison's Website