Issues & Priorities

Delivering Real Solutions for the Bronx

David Diaz is running for City Council to make sure District 13 finally gets the leadership, resources, and respect it deserves. Here’s how:

  • ✔ Expand Community Policing to build trust between residents and officers.
    ✔ Fund violence intervention programs to prevent crime before it happens.
    ✔ Improve street lighting & security cameras for safer neighborhoods.
    ✔ Implement mental health crisis response teams to reduce unnecessary police interactions.
    ✔ Enhance traffic safety measures, including speed bumps and protected bike lanes.

  • ✔ Fight for fair school funding so District 13 schools get their fair share.
    ✔ Expand after-school programs to provide safe, enriching spaces for kids.
    ✔ Invest in modernized classrooms & technology for 21st-century learning.
    ✔ Increase vocational training & career pathways for Bronx youth.
    ✔ Strengthen mental health resources in schools to support students and families.

  • ✔ Cut red tape & excessive regulations that hold back small businesses.
    ✔ Create a Bronx Business Fund to help local entrepreneurs grow.
    ✔ Push for rent protections for small businesses to prevent unfair lease hikes.
    ✔ Invest in job training programs to connect residents with high-paying jobs.
    ✔ Support local hiring incentives to ensure city projects employ Bronx workers.

  • ✔ Invest in green infrastructure to combat flooding.
    ✔ Expand tree-planting & beautification projects to improve air quality.
    ✔ Implement waste reduction & recycling programs to keep our streets clean.
    ✔ Fight against overdevelopment that threatens parks and waterfronts.
    ✔ Advocate for clean energy investments to make the Bronx more sustainable.