Bernard Tompkins

Fund affordable and supportive housing projects ready to move; partner with non-profits and private builders.

• Budget for shovel-ready affordable housing
• Non-profit and private partnerships

Confidence:High

Use budget votes for better taxpayer value; demand clear reporting on costs and results.

• Better value for taxpayers on budget votes
• Clear reporting on costs and outcomes

Confidence:High

Stronger enforcement of open drug use and disorderly conduct downtown; more frequent cleaning.

• Enforce open drug use and disorder rules
• Immediate response to core issues

Confidence:High

Know where tax dollars go: clear objectives, measurable indicators and regular public reporting for major initiatives.

• Clear objectives and measurable performance indicators for major initiatives
• Regular public reporting on what was promised and achieved
• Better communication and accountability to build public trust

Confidence:High

Streamline approvals and work with businesses so they can invest, expand and remain in Ward 2.

• Streamline approvals and improve communication with businesses
• Make it easier for businesses to invest, expand and remain in Ward 2
• Strong local businesses create jobs and generate tax revenue

Confidence:High

Tompkins would back arts initiatives that show community benefits, with accountable, measurable public funding.

• Would review the City Enrichment Fund for accountability and returns; his vote would follow the review's findings.
• Supports city facility discounts for arts groups where appropriate, but not at a loss to the city.
• Cites Art Crawl's role in bringing revenue to artists and businesses while growing the economy.

Confidence:High