The Change We Want To See

About Kevin:
Moved to Memphis at the age of 8, Memphis has become his hometown.
Growing up in the Douglass Neighborhood, Kevin saw first hand the struggles of many Memphis citizens.
After graduating from Douglass High School, Kevin went to the University of Memphis, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.
With this degree and his long experience with the poverty surrounding his neighborhood, Kevin understood that Memphis needed POVERTY ERADICATION. He has now made it his mission to help the city that gave him so much. Although young he knows the importance of the Memphis culture while maintaining the need to protect the city's citizens.
Education
  • Provide the proper funding to have buildings up to date.
  • Make it a priority to listen to the voices of principals and teachers who can speak on the needs of students.
  • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. Students should have the same opportunities as others to ensure everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
  • Partner up with businesses to hire high school and college graduates.
Taxes
  • It is a goal to lower property taxes for local business as they are the backbone of the city.
  • Increase property taxes on big corporations that have received tax breaks.
  • Lower the taxes on license plates and renewals.
  • Ensure property value is considerate of expenses on houses
Health
  • Provide easy access to health care and urgent care through transportation.
  • Ensure everyone has an opportunity to received urgent care without making it high cost.
  • Have monthly free clinic check ups at community centers for community residents
Safety
  • Move police to a community based policing. Officers should be respected not feared.
  • Officers should received proper training to help its citizens.
  • Provide proper funding to jails to ensure they run smoothly.
  • Ensure the safety of immigrants that have help this city out. We must target crime not the innocents.