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Q: Why are you running for city council and how does your experience qualify you for the position? A: As a Rochester citizen, I feel that our diverse community is growing for the better. Our city is growing infrastructure wise, and our communities needs are as diverse as our community. I am running for City council for ward 5 to help create a harmonious community where everyone feels they belong. My experience in working with vulnerable adults and chil- dren in the last 12 years have given me a remarkable opportunity to see members our community that is often not visible to many. I have seen and heard modest amount of their needs and what they go through day to day. I want our city and its policies to impact this group more positively than in the past. I am running because I feel we need to improve housing and home ownership. I am running because I feel that as a city, Roches- ter can eliminate homelessness. I am running because I feel we can cre- ate a path for our young adults to create a sustainable future for themselves
SAIDA OMAR WARD 5
by offering them training system to be part of the work force. Q: What are your top two priorities or issues as a candidate for city council?
A: 1. Affordable housing, Fair Housing and home ownership: Tackle the housing situation and find a way to make sure that all families no matter the size have a place they can call home and feel comfortable. Promote and build homes that accommodate large-size families: home buying accessibility: The goal, if elected, is to make our city a humble welcoming city where our communities feel at home. 2. Park and rec- reation: Our families need an affordable Park and rec. A place they can use for activities for their children and gathering for family events. Similar to the Y. Q: As the city of Rochester continues to grow and develop, how do you envision Rochester ten years from now? How can the city council support that vision? A: Although ten years seems far, I believe that in the next ten years Rochester will be in the midst of its growth. The growth I envision for Rochester is one that is inclusive with a sustainable community. I envision a community that feels proud to call Rochester home. To achieve this our city council members must listen to our community and what is important to our young families, young adults, and youth as well as our senior citizens. A Diverse community needs diverse plans that will work for all.
Q: Why are you running for city council and how does your experience qualify you for the position? A: I am running for office this cycle because my primary goal as the councilperson for the 5th ward is to be supportive of the citizens of Roch- ester and make sure that their voices are heard when the city is making decisions critical to the future of our neighborhoods. This is still my goal, and I have been working hard at this. As the current City Council mem- ber representing the 5th Ward, my actions speak for what I bring to the city. I have served as the President of the Camp Olson YMCA board for two terms and I was a past member and chairman of the Olmsted Coun- ty environmental committee. I am also an Eagle Scout and born and raised in Rochester. I am also a member of the Chamber.
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Q: What are your top two priorities or issues as a candidate for city council? A: When I campaigned last time, I campaigned on more involvement from citizens in the process of deci- sion making, an example would be the reconstruction of North Broadway. Also Parks, we need to update the governess of our park department, we need a clear line of responsibility so we can represent the needs of our community. Q: As the city of Rochester continues to grow and develop, how do you envision Rochester ten years from now? How can the city council support that vision? A: Rochester is an international community with many different cultures, and we need to make sure we are welcoming to all, we need to honor our pass and look to the future, we also need to support our small business community. We need to do a better job of listening and communicate what steps the city is taking to improve communication.
Advantage Magazine | 17
October 2022
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