Ward 2 needs a leader who understands the unique challenges diverse communities face while fighting to support our neighborhoods' commercial corridors, build accessible transportation, and secure access to affordable housing for all residents.
A high-quality education is a cornerstone to creating opportunities for each individual, and therefore to create an equitable and prosperous Ward and District overall.
The District should approach public safety with policies that are based on evidence. We should not entrust the safety of our communities with purely reactive measures but instead, invest in preventing crime and violence before they start.
Since the onset of the pandemic, the city has taken important steps to address and minimize the spread of Covid-19. We know that helping each other stay healthy and safe means taking important steps like wearing a mask and social distancing.
The foundation of our democracy is the promise we keep to voters that elections are safe, accessible, and fair. Covid-19 changed many parts of our daily lives and our elections are no exception.
The high and rising cost of housing has made it hard for many residents to maintain the life they envision here in Ward 2. Our long-standing residents must be able to remain in their homes and new neighbors shouldn’t be deterred from joining our community by unaffordable housing.
We are experiencing a climate crisis that will negatively impact almost every aspect of our lives and threaten the future of our planet. Energy costs will get more expensive, food supply chains will be threatened, and temperatures will rise.
As a former service industry worker and restaurant manager, I know how small businesses struggle to keep their doors open in a tough market and an expensive city. Even before the pandemic, Ward 2’s commercial corridors were dealing with high vacancies as rents went up and business owners pinched and saved to get by.
While we’ve seen some progress towards preventing traffic injuries and fatalities, the District has generally moved incredibly slow at improving our transportation infrastructure and making our streets safe for everyone.
The District has been a national leader on pro-LGBTQ policies for decades. From repealing the anti-sodomy law in 1993, establishing the Mayor’s Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs in 2006, and legalizing same-sex marriage in 2010, the District has been ahead of almost any other city in the nation.
What People Say...
“I’m excited to endorse Randy Downs because I know he cares deeply about our community. He has the ability to work with residents and elected officials to tackle important issues and build a thriving community that works for everyone.”
“I’ve gotten to know Randy as an important figure of the community. Randy has built meaningful relationships with our neighbors. I know Randy is committed to listening to residents, like me, and will work tirelessly to promote a community that is safe, clean, and welcoming.”
“As co-founders of a DC start-up business, we have confidence in Randy’s ability to foster smart growth and seize opportunities to enrich our neighborhood with businesses, stores, and restaurants. Randy will work with local leaders and residents to foster a brighter future for our community.”
