Pass Progress Platform (P3)

 Acknowledge Climate Change and Center Marginalized Communities

• Inclusive Climate Action Plans: Develop climate action plans that are co-created with marginalized communities, ensuring their needs and perspectives are central. This could involve establishing community advisory boards or holding public forums to gather input.
• Climate Education and Resources: Provide climate change education and resources tailored to the needs of diverse communities. Include information on how individuals and communities can reduce their carbon footprint and adapt to climate impacts.

Commit to Carbon Footprint Reduction

• Emissions Reduction Initiatives: Implement wide-ranging initiatives aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the constituency by 60% by 2030. This can involve transitioning to renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, and supporting sustainable land use practices.
• Carbon Budgeting: Adopt a carbon budgeting approach for all government operations and projects, setting clear limits on carbon emissions and requiring carbon impact assessments for all new initiatives.

Preserve and Expand Open Spaces

• Land Acquisition and Protection: Actively work to acquire land for conservation and protect existing open spaces from development. This includes creating urban green spaces, preserving natural habitats, and expanding public parks.
• Community Access and Stewardship: Ensure open spaces are accessible to all communities, particularly those that have been historically marginalized. Promote community stewardship programs that involve residents in the care and management of these areas.

Enact Conservation Policies

• Sustainable Land Use Planning: Advocate for and implement land use policies that promote conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable development. This includes restricting development in sensitive areas and promoting practices that enhance ecosystem resilience.
• Resource Conservation Measures: Promote water conservation, sustainable agriculture, and responsible natural resource management practices within the constituency. Implement policies that reduce waste and encourage recycling and composting.

Fight for Clean Drinking Water

• Water Quality Monitoring and Infrastructure: Invest in water infrastructure improvements to ensure all communities have access to clean drinking water. Regularly monitor water sources for contaminants and take swift action to address pollution.
• Community-Based Water Management: Support community-led water management initiatives that empower residents to protect and manage their water resources effectively. Provide resources and technical assistance for these efforts.

Expand Sustainable Public Transportation

• Renewable Energy-Powered Transit: Develop and expand public transportation systems that are powered by renewable energy sources. This includes electric buses, solar-powered trains, and other carbon-neutral transport options.
• Accessible and Affordable Transit: Ensure public transportation is affordable and accessible to all communities, with routes and schedules that meet the needs of diverse populations, including those in underserved areas.

Reject Fossil Fuel Contributions

• Transparent Funding Policies: Adopt strict policies against accepting contributions from the fossil fuel industry, ensuring that political decisions and policies are not influenced by these interests.
• Supporting Sustainable Industries: Encourage investments and contributions from sustainable industries and businesses that align with environmental and climate justice goals, promoting a transition towards a greener economy.

College Affordability and Workforce Development

• Local Scholarships and Grants: Establish a local scholarship fund to support students from the San Gorgonio Pass area in attending college, vocational schools, or workforce training programs. Prioritize scholarships for students pursuing careers in sustainable industries and public service.
• Community College Partnerships: Strengthen partnerships with local community colleges to expand access to affordable education and training programs that are aligned with the region's economic needs, such as renewable energy, healthcare, and information technology.

Living Wage and Cost of Living Adjustments

• Regional Living Wage Initiative: Advocate for the establishment of a living wage that reflects the cost of living in the San Gorgonio Pass communities. Work with local businesses and government agencies to gradually implement this living wage, providing support for small businesses during the transition.
• Housing Affordability Programs: Address one of the key components of the cost of living by implementing programs that increase the availability of affordable housing. Support initiatives like rent control, housing vouchers, and the development of affordable housing units.

Job Creation and Sustainable Economic Development

• Green Jobs Program: Develop a green jobs program focused on environmental restoration, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. This initiative should include training programs and incentives for businesses that create environmentally friendly jobs.
• Support for Small Businesses and Cooperatives: Provide grants, loans, and technical assistance to small businesses and encourage the formation of worker cooperatives, particularly those that serve underserved communities or are based in sustainable industries.

Worker Rights and Protections

• Worker Protection Ordinances: Pass local ordinances that enhance worker protections, such as paid sick leave, family leave, and protections against wage theft. Ensure these protections cover all workers, including part-time, temporary, and gig economy workers.
• Union Support and Collective Bargaining: Support the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain. Work with local unions to strengthen worker representation in all sectors, particularly in industries where workers are traditionally underrepresented.

Public Transportation and Infrastructure

• Expand Public Transportation: Invest in the expansion and improvement of public transportation options to provide reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly alternatives to car travel. This effort not only supports economic mobility but also contributes to reducing the region's carbon footprint.
• Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth: Focus on developing infrastructure that supports sustainable growth, such as broadband access for remote work and education, electric vehicle charging stations, and water conservation systems.

 Enhancing Educational Equity and Quality

• Investment in Public Schools: Increase funding for public schools in the San Gorgonio Pass, ensuring that all have access to high-quality resources, facilities, and teachers. Focus on reducing class sizes, upgrading technology, and improving infrastructure, especially in underserved areas.
• Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Develop and implement a culturally responsive curriculum that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of students in the region. This includes incorporating Indigenous, local history, and multicultural perspectives into the curriculum.
• STEM and Environmental Education: Capitalize on the region's unique environmental assets by integrating enhanced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and environmental education programs. Partner with local universities, environmental organizations, and tech companies to provide hands-on learning experiences and internships.

Expanding Youth Opportunities Beyond Traditional Education

• Youth Entrepreneurship Programs: Create programs that encourage youth entrepreneurship, offering training, mentorship, and seed funding for young people to start their own businesses, focusing on sustainable practices and social entrepreneurship.
• Arts and Cultural Expression: Support arts education and provide platforms for young people to express themselves through music, art, drama, and dance. Invest in community arts centers and galleries where youth can showcase their work.
• Outdoor and Environmental Leadership Programs: Leverage the natural surroundings of the San Gorgonio Pass by offering outdoor and environmental leadership programs. These programs can teach valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and environmental stewardship, promoting a lifelong connection with nature.

Supporting Vulnerable and Marginalized Youth

• Mental Health and Counseling Services: Ensure that all schools and community centers have access to comprehensive mental health services and counseling to support the well-being of young people. Focus on destigmatizing mental health issues and providing early intervention services.
• Support for At-risk Youth: Implement targeted programs for at-risk youth, including those involved in the juvenile justice system, homeless youth, and those in foster care. Programs should offer support for education, employment, and life skills development.
• LGBTQ+ Youth Support Services: Provide specific support services for LGBTQ+ youth, including counseling, support groups, and education on LGBTQ+ rights. Ensure that schools and community centers are safe and inclusive spaces for all young people.

Enhancing Civic Engagement and Leadership

• Youth Civic Engagement Programs: Encourage civic engagement among young people through programs that educate them about local government, public policy, and community service. Offer opportunities for youth to participate in city council meetings, advisory boards, and community planning initiatives.
• Leadership Development: Offer leadership development programs that empower youth to become community leaders. Focus on developing skills such as public speaking, project management, and critical thinking.
• Scholarship and Internship Opportunities: Partner with local businesses, non-profits, and government agencies to provide scholarship and internship opportunities that align with students' career interests. This can help bridge the gap between education and employment, providing practical experience and financial support.

 Universal Healthcare Access

• Mobile Health Clinics: Deploy mobile health clinics to provide primary care, mental health services, and specialty consultations to underserved areas of the San Gorgonio Pass. These clinics can play a crucial role in reaching residents in remote or underserved locations, ensuring they have access to necessary healthcare services.
• Telehealth Expansion: Invest in telehealth infrastructure and services to increase access to healthcare for residents across the San Gorgonio Pass. This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals with mobility issues or those living in areas with limited healthcare providers.
• Partnerships with Local Healthcare Providers: Establish partnerships between local governments and healthcare providers to offer low-cost or subsidized healthcare options for uninsured and underinsured residents. This could include negotiating bulk rates for services or funding community health centers.

Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Community Mental Health Centers: Develop community mental health centers that offer counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for individuals with mental health issues or substance abuse problems. These centers should provide services on a sliding scale basis, ensuring affordability for all residents.
• Preventative Programs and Education: Implement preventative mental health programs in schools and community centers, focusing on early intervention, stigma reduction, and awareness campaigns. Offer training for educators, law enforcement, and community leaders to identify and respond to mental health issues effectively.
• Recovery and Rehabilitation Programs: Support recovery and rehabilitation programs that offer comprehensive services for individuals struggling with addiction, including detoxification, counseling, and job training. Prioritize harm reduction strategies and provide support for families affected by addiction.

Social Support and Welfare Programs

• Affordable Housing Initiatives: Tackle homelessness and housing insecurity through affordable housing initiatives, rent assistance programs, and supportive housing options for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, disabled, and those transitioning out of homelessness.
• Food Security Programs: Address food insecurity by supporting food banks, community gardens, and meal programs, especially in areas with limited access to affordable, nutritious food. Implement school-based programs to ensure children receive healthy meals even when not in school.
• Employment and Training Services: Offer employment and training services tailored to the needs of the San Gorgonio Pass, including job placement programs, vocational training, and entrepreneurship support. Focus on sectors likely to grow in the region and provide pathways to stable, well-paying jobs.

Inclusive Health and Social Services

• Culturally Competent Care: Ensure that all health and social services are culturally competent and sensitive to the diverse makeup of the San Gorgonio Pass population. This includes providing services in multiple languages and training staff on cultural awareness.
• Access for Undocumented Residents: Create policies and programs that extend health and social services to undocumented residents, ensuring that everyone in the community has access to care and support without fear of deportation.
• Integrated Services for Comprehensive Care: Develop integrated service delivery models that combine healthcare, mental health services, and social support into a coordinated care approach. This can help address the complex needs of individuals and families, improving outcomes and efficiency.

 Community Policing Initiatives

• Local Recruitment and Training: Prioritize the recruitment of law enforcement officers from within the San Gorgonio Pass communities, ensuring they have a deep understanding and connection to the areas they serve. Implement comprehensive training programs focused on de-escalation techniques, cultural competency, and non-violent communication to foster trust and respect between officers and community members.
• Community Engagement Programs: Develop and support programs that enhance engagement between law enforcement and community members. This could include community advisory boards, regular public forums, and youth outreach programs. The aim is to create open channels of communication, allowing for community input into policing practices and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for community safety.

Restorative Justice Programs

• Implementing Restorative Justice Practices: Establish restorative justice programs as a primary response to non-violent offenses, focusing on mediation and conflict resolution that involves the offender, the victim, and community members. These programs aim to repair harm, rebuild relationships, and address the underlying causes of criminal behavior.
• Training for Restorative Justice Facilitators: Invest in the training of facilitators who can oversee restorative justice processes, ensuring they are equipped with the skills to handle sensitive situations effectively and compassionately. Facilitators should be diverse and representative of the community's demographics.

Rehabilitation and Reentry Support

• Comprehensive Reentry Services: Create comprehensive reentry programs for individuals transitioning out of incarceration, offering a range of support services including housing assistance, job training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health counseling. These services should be designed to address the barriers that formerly incarcerated individuals face when reentering society.
• Partnerships for Employment Opportunities: Forge partnerships with local businesses, non-profits, and educational institutions to provide employment and educational opportunities for people with criminal records. Initiatives could include "ban the box" policies that encourage fair hiring practices and apprenticeship programs that provide on-the-job training.

Resource Reallocation Away from Violence

• Diverting Funds to Community Resources: Advocate for reallocating funds from traditional law enforcement budgets towards community resources that address the root causes of crime, such as poverty, education, and mental health services. This includes investing in social services, community centers, and affordable housing projects.
• Establishing Alternative Emergency Response Teams: Develop alternative emergency response teams that can handle non-violent crises, such as mental health episodes, without resorting to police intervention. These teams would be trained in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and could provide immediate referral to social or medical services as needed.

Moving Away from Car-Dependent Models

• Development of Mixed-Use Neighborhoods: Encourage the development of mixed-use neighborhoods where residential, commercial, and recreational facilities are closely integrated. This approach reduces the need for long car trips by providing residents with easy access to essential services and amenities within walking distance.
• Enhanced Public Transportation Links: Work with regional transportation authorities to enhance public transportation links between housing developments and key destinations like employment centers, schools, and shopping areas. Prioritize the expansion of eco-friendly public transportation options, such as electric buses and bike-sharing programs.
• Infrastructure for Active Transportation: Invest in infrastructure that supports walking and cycling, including safe pedestrian pathways, protected bike lanes, and secure bicycle parking facilities. This not only reduces dependency on cars but also promotes healthier lifestyles.

Increasing Housing Affordability and Diversity

• Incentives for Affordable and Market-Rate Housing: Provide incentives to developers to include both affordable and market-rate housing units in their projects. These incentives could include tax breaks, expedited permitting processes, or the ability to build at higher densities.
• Community Land Trusts (CLTs): Support the establishment of Community Land Trusts to acquire land for the development of affordable housing. CLTs can keep housing costs low in perpetuity, preventing displacement and gentrification.
• Flexible Housing Designs: Promote housing designs that accommodate a range of household sizes and types, including split-level housing and developments that incorporate community spaces like gyms and childcare centers. Encourage designs that are adaptable to changing family needs and lifestyles.

Rent Stabilization and Control Tied to Minimum Wage

• Rent Stabilization Policies: Advocate for rent stabilization policies that limit the amount by which rent can increase annually, providing greater predictability and security for tenants. Ensure these policies include protections against eviction without just cause.
• Minimum Wage Adjustment Mechanism: Develop a mechanism to adjust rent control thresholds in line with changes in the local minimum wage, ensuring that housing remains affordable relative to residents' incomes. This approach helps maintain housing affordability even as living costs rise.

Housing Plan Centered on Community Needs

• Comprehensive Community-Centered Housing Plan: Develop a comprehensive housing plan that reflects the specific needs and priorities of the San Gorgonio Pass communities. This plan should involve extensive community consultation to identify key priorities, such as access to green spaces, public transportation, and community facilities.
• Partnerships for Community Services: Forge partnerships with local organizations and service providers to integrate essential services, such as childcare, healthcare, and social services, directly within housing developments. This approach helps build supportive communities that cater to the diverse needs of residents.

Address Homelessness and Housing Insecurity

• Housing First Initiatives: Implement Housing First initiatives to provide immediate, permanent housing to homeless individuals and families without preconditions. This approach has been shown to be an effective first step in addressing the complex needs of homeless populations.
• Support Services for Housing Stability: Provide comprehensive support services, including mental health support, job training, and financial counseling, to assist housed individuals in maintaining their housing and achieving long-term stability.
• Youth-Specific Housing Solutions: Develop housing solutions specifically for homeless youth and housing-insecure young people, incorporating education, mentorship, and career development services to support their transition to independence.

Voter Participation

• Youth Engagement Programs: Launch targeted engagement programs aimed at young people, including those in high schools and community colleges within the San Gorgonio Pass area. These programs could include educational workshops, simulations of the electoral process, and guest speakers from the political sphere to inspire and inform young voters.
• Mobile and Pop-Up Registration Drives: Implement mobile and pop-up voter registration drives in easily accessible locations across the San Gorgonio Pass. Focus on reaching communities with historically lower registration rates by bringing the registration process to them, at community centers, shopping areas, and even local events.
• Enhanced Absentee and Early Voting: Advocate for and support policies that make absentee and early voting easier and more accessible for all residents, including those with disabilities, the elderly, and those with demanding work schedules. Ensure that information about these options is widely disseminated and easily understood.

Transparency and Accountability

• Open Government Initiatives: Promote open government initiatives that increase the transparency of local government operations. This could include making meeting minutes, voting records, and financial documents readily available online in easy-to-understand formats.
• Community Oversight Bodies: Support the establishment or strengthening of community oversight bodies with the power to review and influence local government decisions, particularly those related to land use, public spending, and law enforcement. These bodies should be composed of community members from diverse backgrounds to reflect the demographics of the San Gorgonio Pass.
• Regular Town Halls and Community Forums: Organize regular town halls and community forums where elected officials and agency leaders are present to listen and respond to community concerns. These forums should be held at various times and locations to accommodate different schedules and accessibility needs, ensuring broad participation.

Enhancing Engagement and Representation

• Diverse Representation Initiatives: Work to ensure that the composition of local boards, committees, and councils reflects the diversity of the San Gorgonio Pass community. This includes efforts to recruit and support candidates from underrepresented groups for elected and appointed positions.
• Civic Education and Leadership Development: Invest in civic education and leadership development programs for residents, focusing on building knowledge about the political process, critical issues facing the community, and how to effect change. These programs can empower more residents to take on leadership roles and engage in advocacy.
• Digital Engagement Platforms: Utilize digital platforms to engage the community in ongoing dialogues about local issues, upcoming elections, and government actions. These platforms can also serve as tools for crowdsourcing ideas and feedback, making civic engagement more accessible for those who cannot attend in-person meetings.

Defending Community Members from Deportation

• Legal Support Networks: Establish and fund legal support networks that provide free or low-cost legal services to immigrants facing deportation proceedings. These networks could also offer know-your-rights workshops and legal clinics in community centers across the San Gorgonio Pass.
• Community Defense Programs: Create community defense programs that train volunteers to monitor and report on ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activities, ensuring that community members are informed and prepared. These programs can also offer immediate support and resources to families affected by deportation.
• Sanctuary Policies: Advocate for the adoption of sanctuary policies at the local government level, limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Ensure that all residents, regardless of immigration status, feel safe interacting with public services and law enforcement.

Increase Equity and Access to Public Services Regardless of Citizenship Status

• Healthcare Access: Expand access to healthcare services for all residents, regardless of citizenship status. This could involve creating community health programs that offer free or sliding-scale medical services, including mental health support.
• Education and Language Services: Ensure that all children in the San Gorgonio Pass have access to quality education, including programs for English language learners and resources that support the educational success of migrant children. Offer adult education and ESL (English as a Second Language) classes to help adults improve their language skills and job prospects.
• Housing and Social Services: Develop policies that protect immigrants from housing discrimination and ensure their access to affordable housing. Expand social services, including food assistance and childcare subsidies, to support immigrant families, regardless of their legal status.

Commitment to Celebrating and Expanding Our Global Community

• Cultural Festivals and Events: Organize and support existing cultural festivals, art exhibits, and events that celebrate the diversity of the San Gorgonio Pass's global community. These events can serve as opportunities for cultural exchange and community building, highlighting the contributions of immigrant communities.
• Integration and Inclusion Initiatives: Implement initiatives aimed at promoting integration and inclusion, such as community mentorship programs that pair long-term residents with newcomers, or councils that represent the diverse voices of immigrant communities in local government discussions.
• Education on Immigration History and Rights: Foster an understanding of immigration issues through public education campaigns and school curricula that include the history of immigration in the San Gorgonio Pass and across the United States, the contributions of immigrants to society, and the rights of immigrants.