Issue: Diversity & Inclusion
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The Austin region has been ranked as one of the most economically segregated areas in the country. This economic segregation has particularly affected communities of color. Please describe your top three priorities to address economic inequality in the City of Austin.
Asked by Workers Defense Action Fund
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As Austin grows in size, stature and economic strength, sustainability becomes a topic of ever- increasing emphasis to all Austinites: Would you consider appointing Asian Americans to any commission or task force directed at creating strategies for the future in this area?
Asked by Asian American Resource Center
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As Austin grows in size, stature and economic strength, sustainability becomes a topic of ever- increasing emphasis to all Austinites: How do you plan to involve the Asian American community, individiduals and businesses alike, to ensure that their ideas and interests are part of the solution going forward?
Asked by Asian American Resource Center
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Mental health is often cited as a root cause, so what do you plan to propose to address this issue? The plight of individuals covered under DACA is precarious and uncertain with no certainty of a solution in the near future: Please describe what steps you envision that you plan to take, if any, that includes the needs of Asian Americans and those from other countries who are caught in the DACA trap.
Asked by Asian American Resource Center
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The Asian American community is extraordinarily diverse. Many recent Asian American immigrants who have come to this region to build new lives and participate in the American Dream require assistance in understanding the services provided by city, the county and the state, as well as local laws, disaster preparation and emergency response. In other parts of the country, including the District of Columbia, New York City, Salt Lake City and Quincy, MA, they have appointed dedicated staff to assist Asian American communities. Are you in support for translation support for key city / county / state documents to assist these immigrants in selected languages with the greatest reach into these communities?
Asked by Asian American Resource Center
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The Asian American community is extraordinarily diverse. Many recent Asian American immigrants who have come to this region to build new lives and participate in the American Dream require assistance in understanding the services provided by city, the county and the state, as well as local laws, disaster preparation and emergency response. In other parts of the country, including the District of Columbia, New York City, Salt Lake City and Quincy, MA, they have appointed dedicated staff to assist Asian American communities. Are you in favor of appointing dedicated staff to address the needs of the Asian American community at the city, county and state level?
Asked by Asian American Resource Center