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EvetsYenoham t1_iycq5xw wrote

Maybe new city leadership would clean up the city’s violent crime problem?

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trail-coffee t1_iycqxls wrote

Would say definitely in the long term. Make housing more affordable, be more attractive to employers, and improve public schools. Probably raise minimum wage and decriminalize some drugs so kids do better working than dealing

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EvetsYenoham t1_iycrdel wrote

I just hope voters have a different agenda when the next election rolls around. All I know is the city isn’t too safe right now. At least not as safe as it used to be.

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trail-coffee t1_iyd1uxl wrote

Luckily the real estate bubble is crashing (according to WSB sales are down 24%, worse than 07-08).

Working on the north shore, looks like housing is the biggest problem (we had like 3 tent cities)

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keishathekat t1_iydp6z8 wrote

Are you talking about the mayor? Didn't he just get into office?

  • not from Pittsburgh
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EvetsYenoham t1_iyewiu1 wrote

Yes and yes.

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keishathekat t1_iyf5oq1 wrote

How long has he been in office? Wouldn't sufficient time be needed to see any changes?

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EvetsYenoham t1_iyfc2th wrote

It’ll be a year in office on January 3rd. We shall see. Obviously I want him to do well because that means good things for the city.

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Mental_Paramedic47 t1_iycr0un wrote

With more affordable housing, resources for addiction, accessible mental health services, early childhood interventions? Excellent idea!

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EvetsYenoham t1_iycrzj0 wrote

I think it’s deeper than that. I think it’s about realigning community culture. Changing the norms, mores/morals, and values to shun criminal culture. or none of those other things work if no one wants to use them since it’s all voluntary….

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Mental_Paramedic47 t1_iycukvo wrote

Fair point. I would add culture needs resources to adapt and change. Both necessary. I know that there has not been a situation where these resources have been abundantly available and under utilized. People need supports to change

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