Dwayne Shipp

Governance
Shipp's central pitch is procedural: he pledges to "hear residents before decisions are made, in every neighborhood," and pairs that commitment with calls for fairer, more respectful city services and greater accountability from local government, framing his candidacy as a corrective to what he portrays as an unresponsive city hall.

Economy
Under the "Opportunity" pillar of his platform, Shipp says he would focus on advancement pathways for youth, workers, and small businesses, lists affordable housing among his community priorities, and calls for practical, root-cause-focused responses to homelessness and mental health needs rather than relying solely on policing.

Security
He also calls for cleaner, safer streets with improved lighting and better pedestrian safety as part of a broader neighborhood-quality push.

Infrastructure
Shipp commits to repairing streets, sidewalks, and crosswalks, and to investing in parks, libraries, and other neighborhood services, along with prioritizing local hiring and workforce development on city projects.