Terry's Platform

"It's time for new leadership in the 10th District. As your Council member, I will bring people together to address serious issues and devise real solutions. I will celebrate and build on the existing historic strengths and harness additional resources to provide new opportunities for all residents."

-Terry Hickey

Terry Giving A Speech

As your representative on City Council, I will:

  • Work WITH constituents to address difficult problems and come up with creative solutions.
  • Ensure all residents are part of the decision-making process and that city government is accountable to its citizens.
  • Provide opportunities for youth to thrive and be active in improving their neighborhoods.
  • Take action to improve schools and support student and teacher success throughout the city.
  • Reduce juvenile and violent crime by instituting community courts and other problem-solving strategies.
  • Devise realistic solutions to property tax issues while supporting revenue generation for the city.
  • Support small businesses and ensure young adults have access to job skills and entrepreneurial training.
  • Preserve affordable and workforce housing while supporting new homeowner incentives and other economic development initiatives.
  • Protect the health and safety of families and the surrounding environment from potentially harmful pollutants remaining in vacated industrial properties.