Longtime Sacramento Leader Dickinson Seeks District 2 Council Seat

Name: ROGER DICKINSONCandidate for: Sacramento City Council, District 2Occupation: Policy Director CivicWellList the top 3 issues you plan to address along with possible solutions.Housing and homelessness: Homelessness is an urgent issue affecting everyone, especially the unhoused. We are a community full of resourceful families and proud neighborhoods. Still, it’s easy to see North Sacramento needs more care, attention, and resources than it has been getting.Working with the Housing Concepts Coalition, I have a proven track record of advocating for affordable housing initiatives and collaborating with community organizations to bring much-needed investments.No one should be left to weather the storms of life on our streets. We can reduce homelessness if we commit resources and services to prevent it initially while providing family support measures, expanding mental health interventions, and offering a full spectrum of housing options to the unhoused.Now is the time to rewrite the narrative of homelessness and create a city where dignity and opportunity flourish.Public safety and youth investment: ​​​​In North Sacramento, we can no longer let crime define us. We must have a vision of safety that transcends traditional approaches and embraces the power of community. To create neighborhoods where all residents can feel safe and respected, we...