Safe and Livable Neighborhoods
We all do better when every neighborhood is safe, strong, vital, and engaged. I will work with neighbors to address livability crimes like graffiti and prostitution and ensure all neighborhoods have the tools to build community and reduce crime.
Restore Housing and Prevent Foreclosures
For many of us, our greatest resource is our home – whether we rent or own. Neighbors know that keeping people in their homes stabilizes neighborhoods and reduces crime and blight associated with vacant houses. I will continue work to revitalize vacant homes and commercial properties and, most importantly, I will continue to seek and apply creative solutions to prevent foreclosures.
Economic Opportunity Agenda
Good jobs and vibrant business corners are critical to strong and safe neighborhoods. I will continue my work to revitalize our connecting corridors of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, support small businesses, and combat poverty with job opportunities and skills training.
Investing in Youth Success
Helping children succeed and supporting strong schools is a community-wide responsibility. I will work to drive public investment in the right places, not the same places, by introducing a Children’s Report Card to hold government accountable, expanding activities for children outside of the classroom, and strengthening the Youth Congress, a group of 55 young people creating and influencing policy.
Sustainability and Green City Leadership
Protecting our environment and continuing Minneapolis’ national leadership in sustainability practices is critical to our future. I will promote improved networks for biking, walking, and transit, fight to ensure a transit station at Lake and I-35W is a top regional priority, and support locally grown food options for our neighborhoods.
Council Committees. Since her election in 2005, Elizabeth’s council committee and board assignments have positioned her to lead on key issues for the City and 8th Ward. 
