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National Perspective

Posted by Marsha Waldman · March 23, 2015 7:07 PM

The Town of Carmel Democratic Committee

These are the current issues and evolving needs that we believe are crucial in our community, in our state, and in our nation.

  • Elected officials are the servants of the people; they must conduct the people’s business honestly, openly, responsively, efficiently and ethically.
  • Putnam County government should deliver services efficiently and make best use of all facilities throughout the county.
  • We demand that our county’s eroding road and bridge infrastructure be repaired and upgraded to ensure safety.
  • Public transportation should be available throughout the county to trains, shopping and medical, governmental, and recreational facilities.
  • We are committed to responsible development that protects our environment. 
  • Putnam County government should facilitate the development of small businesses and should recruit companies or institutions that would offer full-time employment opportunities in the county.
  • Institutional programs of higher learning should be established in Putnam County.
  • We support and encourage the development of community-based programs to help adolescents transition to adulthood and the world of work, such as mentoring, apprenticeship and parent education training.
  • We propose the creation of locally based community centers which offer healthy and stimulating group activities that provide for the emotional, social, and intellectual growth of our youth.
  • The county should coordinate resources and programs that would prevent and treat substance abuse in our county.
  • Seniors should be offered opportunities to socialize, exercise, and be involved in educational and community activities.
  • Workers have the right to a safe work environment; to be protected from sexual and other forms of harassment; and to earn equal pay for equal work.
  • We support the right of employees to form unions.
  • We support a living wage for all local employees, and we encourage the adoption of living wage standards by all local businesses and institutions, regardless of size.
  • Affordable child and senior care, based on income, should be available to all.
  • We support the Equal Rights Amendment, affirmative action, and a woman’s right to choose.
  • Crimes of sexual harassment or assault must be prosecuted in a timely manner. 
  • Putnam County should protect and preserve unique features, such as historic structures and natural and recreational resources that can contribute to tourism.
  •  We strongly encourage local government to promote the restoration and rehabilitation of abandoned and underutilized buildings.
  • We encourage the construction of affordable housing units in walkable communities.
  • Water and air quality standards should be based on the best scientific knowledge and be strictly enforced.
  • We stand for significantly reducing, and eliminating as quickly as possible, our dependence on fossil and nuclear fuels.
  • We are committed to renewable energy and the sustainable production of food and other basic necessities.
  • Genetically modified food should be labeled.
  • Gas or oil pipelines and train hauling of oil, natural gas, and other hazardous materials should not be permitted without prior independent health and safety impact assessments.
  • We are committed to the banning of fracking.
  • We believe that the terms of any proposed agreements and treaties should be openly discussed, especially those that may be detrimental to health, safety, jobs or the economy.
  • We support a national universal health care system that emphasizes prevention and informs medical research.
  • We support our veterans’ rights to medical, mental health, educational and vocational rehabilitative services.
  • We are committed to preserving and improving Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
  •  We encourage cooperation and dialogue between law enforcement and community members.
  • We support strong, responsible, and strictly enforced gun control laws.
  • We believe that the composition of Putnam County law enforcement agencies should be diverse.
  •  We oppose the militarization of law enforcement agencies.
  • A progressive tax system should apply to all forms of income.
  • We call for the reversal of Citizens United.
  • We promote the expansion of voting opportunities with a goal to achieve 100% participation.

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