New Jail Siting and Historic Redlining

Expressed strong opposition to building a new jail in historically redlined black neighborhoods, arguing it continues decades of systemic neglect and undervaluation of land.

Urged council members to practice equity rather than mere equality by keeping the new jail out of redlined communities, pointing out the lasting generational scars of mortgage discrimination.

Supported the anti-redlining jail resolution, questioning the effectiveness of massive centralized jails and arguing that systemic discrimination drains taxpayer resources.