Issues

• Issues

  Throughout her two terms as a Common Councilor, Stephanie Miner has been a champion of innovative ideas and responsible solutions. As Mayor, she’ll focus on education, economic development, public safety and healthy neighborhoods. We can get Syracuse moving forward if we confront our...

• Economic Development and Job Creation

  Goals: Articulate a cohesive regional economic development strategy. Stimulate job growth in the City of Syracuse. Establish Syracuse as a leader in green technology. Provide predictability and clarity for new and expanding business ventures. Champion downtown as a priority area for...

• Education and Youth

  Goals: Fully implement Say Yes to Education. Make our city schools the centerpieces of our neighborhoods. Improve overall academic performance in the Syracuse City School District. Improve graduation rates in the Syracuse City School District. Improve public perception of the Syracuse City...

• Public Safety

  Goals: Embrace innovative strategies to reduce crime in our city. Reduce both violent and property-related crimes in our city. Minimize crime rates in and around our business districts and downtown. Strengthen the relationship between our police force and community members. Continue...

• Community Development, Housing and Neighborhoods

  Goals: Beautify our city. Create a city full of interesting places where people want to do business, make a home and spend time. Develop and implement housing policies that strengthen Syracuse's neighborhoods. Bolster our arts and culture institutions. Improve the physical, psychological...

• Sustainability and the Environment

  Goals: Reduce Syracuse's carbon footprint. Reduce negative impacts on the Onondaga Creek Watershed. Reduce the volume and impact of energy consumption in the city of Syracuse. Stimulate smart growth principles in the Syracuse metropolitan area. Improve the City of Syracuse's local water, food...

• Government Modernization and Efficiency

  Goals: Remake a city government that provides better services at higher efficiency. Pursue service sharing agreements with other local governments. Advance government modernization conversations in our community. Use technology to foster improved communication and participation in civic...