Issues & Political Concerns

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Infrastructure

Regional Development Framework

A. Develop smart neighborhoods that interchange with smart cities B. Mixed-Use Town Centers C. Technology & Energy Grid Buildout D. Accountability E. Diversity of Offerings

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Land Development & Use

A. Construction/Preservation of low income rental housing B. Incentivize Homeownership C. Facilitate Development of Master Planned Communities

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Bayou/Flood Zone Improvements

A. Infrastructure Repair/Home Buyouts B. Reduce Flood Risk (Channel development, Storm Water Drains) C. Extreme Events Insurance (pairing short-term incentives with long-term strategies)

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Mass Transit Enhancement

A. Increased Connections (Airports, Park & Ride Expansion, Major Activity Centers) B. Rail Loop Access Buses C. Autonomous Vehicle regulation/ development

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Education

School Choice

Parents are the chief decision maker B. Accountability C. Diversity of offerings • Vouchers, Charter, Magnet • Input/Output, Opportunity Provided, Academics

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Alignment of Community College Offerings

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A. Partner w/ local business to design localized 2-year program offerings B. Allow last 2-years of high school to be completed in community college programs C. Localize control of programs

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Business-Government Partnerships

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​A. Direct intervention programs B. Training/Development programs C. Tax incentives

Regulation

Regulation: Energy, Financial, Land Use 

A. Limiting restrictions on energy production B. Bank the "Unbanked" - innovation in mainstream banking system C. Complementary Public-Private Environmental Governance

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Tax Reform & Tax Relief

A. Research & Development Deferred Tax Credits B. Lower Marginal Business Tax Rates C. Tax Cuts for Supply Side D. Tax Neutral Regulations

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Legislative Reform

A. Trial Lawyer Reform B. Drug Company Regulations C. Bail & Criminal Justice Reform

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