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Kash Heed
Track Record of Getting Things Done
Kash Heed is Running for Mayor of Richmond
Since being elected to Richmond City Council in 2022, Kash Heed has drawn on more than four decades of public safety and leadership experience to guide his work on municipal issues. A longtime Richmond resident and former police superintendent and police chief, Heed brings a focus on practical, evidence-based solutions to community challenges, from advocating for expanded overdose prevention measures to promoting accountability and transparency in city governance. His approach blends law enforcement insight with a commitment to public health and safety, aiming to make Richmond a more secure, resilient, and well-managed city for all residents.
Making Change Happen
Vision for Richmond
Affordable Government
– Identifying key priorities and opportunities that matter to taxpayers while proactively managing risks to achieve meaningful outcomes.
– Implementing a comprehensive plan to contain municipal spending while preserving essential services.
– Restructuring the organization to create a lean, efficient cost-effective administrative system where staff receive clear guidance and are held accountable.
– Ensuring full public access to financial documents.
Transparency
– Minimizing closed meetings and ensuring that topics and voting record on motions are made public as soon as possible.
– Providing comprehensive reports that justify the actions of all managers and Council members.
– Enhancing public access to municipal services and contracts.
Accountability
– Holding referendums for significant municipal capital projects.
– Advocating for a three-term limit for Council members.
– Requiring ongoing financial audits and oversight for expenditures.
– Mandating an Open Data policy.
Public Safety
– Adopting a holistic approach to protective services.
– Leveraging technology for enhanced safety measures.
– Establishing tiered enforcement levels.
– Addressing challenges related to unhoused individuals by removing people from problematic areas.
– Assisting those struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues through secure care treatment and solutions.
Housing
– Ensuring a diverse range of housing options for all demographics in Richmond, including seniors, disadvantaged residents, basic-income earners, students, and families.
– Streamlining permitting processes for builders through digitization and AI integration to expedite approvals, with a goal of a 3-3-3-1 timeline.
– Developing housing in locations that make the most sense for long-term community planning.