Cody’s Vision for Independence

Affordable Housing

  • Expand housing for seniors, families, and working people

  • Protect longtime residents

  • Invest in clean, safe neighborhoods

Attracting Investment

  • Cut red tape for small businesses

  • Create good-paying jobs

  • Improve infrastructure and honor the city’s history

Tackling Addiction

  • Increase treatment and recovery options

  • Strengthen prevention and mental health services

  • Support first responders

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Animal Services

  • Expand access to affordable veterinary care

  • Promote adoption and responsible pet ownership

  • Make Independence more pet-friendly

Workforce Development

  • Partner with skilled trades

  • Expand union apprenticeships and mentorship programs

  • Create career pathways for people rebuilding after addiction or poverty

Parks and Recreation

  • Improve accessibility of parks

  • Support the addition of neighborhood parks and recreation

  • Expand Independence recreation options

Transparency & Accountability

  • Communicate issues and policies through a variety of media

  • Organize community engagement groups

  • Improve accessibility to community members across Independence