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Cameron Zamot

City of Raleigh City Council At-Large

Candidate Statement:

Raleigh is a beautiful city that's grown quickly from a small town into the economic and political center of a booming metropolis. In order to continue growing well, Raleigh needs leaders with vision, knowledge and the energy to steer the ship.

I am a 28-year-old transplant to the City of Oaks. I will represent those who have recently begun calling Raleigh home while also honoring the interests of those who have witnessed the City grow for decades.

I believe that progress is made by bold leaders who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. If we run towards something we want, rather than run away from something we don't want, then we will find ourselves one day living the future we dream about.

Issues:

Transportation

In order to grow well, Raleigh must move well. Moving well means more people on bikes, on foot, and on buses. Imagine a future where you can walk or bike to groceries, parks, and other daily needs.

Traffic is getting worse every year, and it's also the most dangerous thing most people do day-to-day. Raleigh sees 20,000 car crashes per year -- mostly because people have no choice but to drive. Other transportation options are slow, impractical, or dangerous. Providing safe, convenient alternatives to driving will reduce traffic congestion and vehicle fatalities.

TransportationIn order to grow well, Raleigh must move well. Moving well means more people on bikes, on foot, and on buses. Imagine a future where you can walk or bike to groceries, parks, and other daily needs. Traffic is getting worse every year, and it's also the most dangerous thing most people do day-to-day. Raleigh sees 20,000 car crashes per year -- mostly because people have no choice but to drive. Other transportation options are slow, impractical, or dangerous. Providing safe, convenient alternatives to driving will reduce traffic congestion and vehicle fatalities.

Housing and Development

The UDO governs how we build; although the text has seen some healthy change lately, there is room for more. By allowing gentle density to be built into neighborhoods, we can avoid unsightly developments and unnecessary displacement while also housing the many people moving to Raleigh.

Restrictive zoning creates situations where undesirable developments pop up around town, low-income families are displaced at an alarming rate, and neighborhood character is eroded daily. Small multifamily housing and neighborhood retail are key to creating an inclusive, affordable, beautiful city.

Housing and DevelopmentThe UDO governs how we build; although the text has seen some healthy change lately, there is room for more. By allowing gentle density to be built into neighborhoods, we can avoid unsightly developments and unnecessary displacement while also housing the many people moving to Raleigh. Restrictive zoning creates situations where undesirable developments pop up around town, low-income families are displaced at an alarming rate, and neighborhood character is eroded daily. Small multifamily housing and neighborhood retail are key to creating an inclusive, affordable, beautiful city.

Stormwater

Climate change is causing more intense and unpredictable rainfall. This directly impacts our waterways and streams, sometimes literally washing away people's backyards. Reducing impervious surface by providing regulatory avenues for developers to include permeable building materials will allow stormwater to infiltrate naturally into the soil.

This goal goes hand-in-hand with changing transportation. By rethinking the way we move, we can also reduce our collective appetite for asphalt and pavement and opt for green streets and open space instead.

StormwaterClimate change is causing more intense and unpredictable rainfall. This directly impacts our waterways and streams, sometimes literally washing away people's backyards. Reducing impervious surface by providing regulatory avenues for developers to include permeable building materials will allow stormwater to infiltrate naturally into the soil. This goal goes hand-in-hand with changing transportation. By rethinking the way we move, we can also reduce our collective appetite for asphalt and pavement and opt for green streets and open space instead.

Transportation

In order to grow well, Raleigh must move well. Moving well means more people on bikes, on foot, and on buses. Imagine a future where you can walk or bike to groceries, parks, and other daily needs.

Traffic is getting worse every year, and it's also the most dangerous thing most people do day-to-day. Raleigh sees 20,000 car crashes per year -- mostly because people have no choice but to drive. Other transportation options are slow, impractical, or dangerous. Providing safe, convenient alternatives to driving will reduce traffic congestion and vehicle fatalities.

TransportationIn order to grow well, Raleigh must move well. Moving well means more people on bikes, on foot, and on buses. Imagine a future where you can walk or bike to groceries, parks, and other daily needs. Traffic is getting worse every year, and it's also the most dangerous thing most people do day-to-day. Raleigh sees 20,000 car crashes per year -- mostly because people have no choice but to drive. Other transportation options are slow, impractical, or dangerous. Providing safe, convenient alternatives to driving will reduce traffic congestion and vehicle fatalities.

Housing and Development

The UDO governs how we build; although the text has seen some healthy change lately, there is room for more. By allowing gentle density to be built into neighborhoods, we can avoid unsightly developments and unnecessary displacement while also housing the many people moving to Raleigh.

Restrictive zoning creates situations where undesirable developments pop up around town, low-income families are displaced at an alarming rate, and neighborhood character is eroded daily. Small multifamily housing and neighborhood retail are key to creating an inclusive, affordable, beautiful city.

Housing and DevelopmentThe UDO governs how we build; although the text has seen some healthy change lately, there is room for more. By allowing gentle density to be built into neighborhoods, we can avoid unsightly developments and unnecessary displacement while also housing the many people moving to Raleigh. Restrictive zoning creates situations where undesirable developments pop up around town, low-income families are displaced at an alarming rate, and neighborhood character is eroded daily. Small multifamily housing and neighborhood retail are key to creating an inclusive, affordable, beautiful city.

Stormwater

Climate change is causing more intense and unpredictable rainfall. This directly impacts our waterways and streams, sometimes literally washing away people's backyards. Reducing impervious surface by providing regulatory avenues for developers to include permeable building materials will allow stormwater to infiltrate naturally into the soil.

This goal goes hand-in-hand with changing transportation. By rethinking the way we move, we can also reduce our collective appetite for asphalt and pavement and opt for green streets and open space instead.

StormwaterClimate change is causing more intense and unpredictable rainfall. This directly impacts our waterways and streams, sometimes literally washing away people's backyards. Reducing impervious surface by providing regulatory avenues for developers to include permeable building materials will allow stormwater to infiltrate naturally into the soil. This goal goes hand-in-hand with changing transportation. By rethinking the way we move, we can also reduce our collective appetite for asphalt and pavement and opt for green streets and open space instead.

External Candidate Links:

Cameron Zamot's Website