Kensington leaders say mayoral hopefuls need to center and work with community.
said he has a “6-Point Plan for Philadelphia” that prioritizes public safety, reducing crime, and the opioid crisis.“There’s been a number of interventions in Kensington and the surrounding areas. I think the main criticism that is levied is that it’s been a top-down process and has not centered community as a key partner and really give them a real seat at table to be co-creators,” said Rick Sauer, executive director of the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations .
“There is a difference between being a candidate and being mayor. Many [candidates] don’t know the reality,” O’Donnell said. McKinney said the lack of grassroots buy-in is one reason for the lack of sustainable results. “It’s so complex an issue. It will not be solved with a silver bullet.” , which will ultimately include local civic associations, school-based parents’ groups, philanthropic partners, friends groups, and political leaders.Last month, Mayor Jim Kenney announced that the city is investing $7.5 million from the opioid settlement into the Kensington Health & Wellness Corridors plan to fund home repairs, help residents battle foreclosures, and improve neighborhood parks and schools. O’Connell estimated $500 million is required to transform Kensington.
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