Candidate Info Viewer (v4) - Wake County Democratic Party

Mona Singh

Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large

Candidate Statement:

I specialize in user-centered technology. I am a problem understander and a problem solver. I have systems thinking in innovation (135 US patents) and management expertise (I've managed annual revenues of over $1 billion, raised 33%).

I'm running to apply my professional expertise and my grassroots experience to elevate Wake County. My skills will complement the rest of our great Commission to address major challenges, e.g., affordability, education, healthcare and transit. People-focused systems thinking will break down silos and find efficiencies across County services. I will enhance community, build human and social capital, and improve mental health, making Wake a place to flourish.

Direct Quote:

We should not think of this position in isolation. The question voters should ask themselves is which set of nine people will form the best Commission we can get. The current Commission has a lot of talent and experience from our school board and town councils. Two additional commissioners with similar backgrounds won't move the needle. In contrast, I am the only candidate whose expertise and experience will complement the other eight. As one of nine members, I will bring new thinking to the Commission and take our collective decision making to the next level. In addition, I will champion policies to protect citizen privacy.

Issues:

Funding public education, special ed. and infrastructure

I will ensure that public schools get the funding to provide quality education. I will work to find ways to provide the necessary funds for all aspects of our schools, including buildings and equipment, support (salaries, benefits, etc.) for WCPSS teachers and other staff. I will work to measurably advance community participation in education by promoting programs such as Communities in Schools for mentoring students so that students whose families may lack college-educated adults can benefit from the experience and expertise of retirees, and to enhance STEM offerings across our schools.

Funding public education, special ed. and infrastructureI will ensure that public schools get the funding to provide quality education. I will work to find ways to provide the necessary funds for all aspects of our schools, including buildings and equipment, support (salaries, benefits, etc.) for WCPSS teachers and other staff. I will work to measurably advance community participation in education by promoting programs such as Communities in Schools for mentoring students so that students whose families may lack college-educated adults can benefit from the experience and expertise of retirees, and to enhance STEM offerings across our schools.

Affordable housing and housing affordability

We can improve the quality of life by promoting higher density residences with convenient access to shared spaces such as parks. Higher density development along with pedestrian-friendly layouts would make walking more pleasant and help build community by enhancing casual interactions between neighbors, with payoffs in social capital and mental health. It would also make public transportation more viable and thus lead to a reduction of the need for single occupancy vehicles. By increasing housing stock in the right areas, we can reduce per capita traffic, which benefits everyone.

Affordable housing and housing affordabilityWe can improve the quality of life by promoting higher density residences with convenient access to shared spaces such as parks. Higher density development along with pedestrian-friendly layouts would make walking more pleasant and help build community by enhancing casual interactions between neighbors, with payoffs in social capital and mental health. It would also make public transportation more viable and thus lead to a reduction of the need for single occupancy vehicles. By increasing housing stock in the right areas, we can reduce per capita traffic, which benefits everyone.

Public Transportation and Microtransit

I will ensure any affordable housing is well-connected to employment centers through public transit; we currently have affordable housing with inadequate connectivity, which unjustifiably constrains the opportunities for low-income residents. Longer-term, I will support efforts to create a light rail system in the Triangle and vicinity. Such a system won't be perfect but doesn't need to be perfect to be useful. In addition, I will explore all options including fixed-route services of sufficient frequency and coverage with public point-to-point microtransit services for those who need them.

Public Transportation and MicrotransitI will ensure any affordable housing is well-connected to employment centers through public transit; we currently have affordable housing with inadequate connectivity, which unjustifiably constrains the opportunities for low-income residents. Longer-term, I will support efforts to create a light rail system in the Triangle and vicinity. Such a system won't be perfect but doesn't need to be perfect to be useful. In addition, I will explore all options including fixed-route services of sufficient frequency and coverage with public point-to-point microtransit services for those who need them.

Funding public education, special ed. and infrastructure

I will ensure that public schools get the funding to provide quality education. I will work to find ways to provide the necessary funds for all aspects of our schools, including buildings and equipment, support (salaries, benefits, etc.) for WCPSS teachers and other staff. I will work to measurably advance community participation in education by promoting programs such as Communities in Schools for mentoring students so that students whose families may lack college-educated adults can benefit from the experience and expertise of retirees, and to enhance STEM offerings across our schools.

Funding public education, special ed. and infrastructureI will ensure that public schools get the funding to provide quality education. I will work to find ways to provide the necessary funds for all aspects of our schools, including buildings and equipment, support (salaries, benefits, etc.) for WCPSS teachers and other staff. I will work to measurably advance community participation in education by promoting programs such as Communities in Schools for mentoring students so that students whose families may lack college-educated adults can benefit from the experience and expertise of retirees, and to enhance STEM offerings across our schools.

Affordable housing and housing affordability

We can improve the quality of life by promoting higher density residences with convenient access to shared spaces such as parks. Higher density development along with pedestrian-friendly layouts would make walking more pleasant and help build community by enhancing casual interactions between neighbors, with payoffs in social capital and mental health. It would also make public transportation more viable and thus lead to a reduction of the need for single occupancy vehicles. By increasing housing stock in the right areas, we can reduce per capita traffic, which benefits everyone.

Affordable housing and housing affordabilityWe can improve the quality of life by promoting higher density residences with convenient access to shared spaces such as parks. Higher density development along with pedestrian-friendly layouts would make walking more pleasant and help build community by enhancing casual interactions between neighbors, with payoffs in social capital and mental health. It would also make public transportation more viable and thus lead to a reduction of the need for single occupancy vehicles. By increasing housing stock in the right areas, we can reduce per capita traffic, which benefits everyone.

Public Transportation and Microtransit

I will ensure any affordable housing is well-connected to employment centers through public transit; we currently have affordable housing with inadequate connectivity, which unjustifiably constrains the opportunities for low-income residents. Longer-term, I will support efforts to create a light rail system in the Triangle and vicinity. Such a system won't be perfect but doesn't need to be perfect to be useful. In addition, I will explore all options including fixed-route services of sufficient frequency and coverage with public point-to-point microtransit services for those who need them.

Public Transportation and MicrotransitI will ensure any affordable housing is well-connected to employment centers through public transit; we currently have affordable housing with inadequate connectivity, which unjustifiably constrains the opportunities for low-income residents. Longer-term, I will support efforts to create a light rail system in the Triangle and vicinity. Such a system won't be perfect but doesn't need to be perfect to be useful. In addition, I will explore all options including fixed-route services of sufficient frequency and coverage with public point-to-point microtransit services for those who need them.

External Candidate Links:

Mona Singh's Website