MEET PEREZ

About Perez

I come from the heartland of America – Peoria, Illinois. My roots there grounded me in the values of hard work, community, and service. From the time I embarked on my first job, delivering newspapers to my neighbors, the concept of service was instilled in me. It's a commitment that's grown, not diminished, with time.

My journey of service has led me through the vibrant streets of various U.S. cities to the historic landscapes of Europe, the bustling communities of South-East Asia, the passionate heart of South America, and the beautiful shores of New Zealand. Each place has been a chapter in my story, shaping my worldview and adding to the toolkit I bring to serve our community.

For the past 7 years, College Park has been my home, a place where I've been able to combine my global experiences with local insights. Our town, like any other, faces unique challenges. But what sets us apart is our community spirit, our resilience, and our desire to create a better future for the next generation.

With your support, I aim to bring a fresh yet seasoned perspective to our City Council. Drawing from my diverse experiences and the collective wisdom of our residents, I believe that we can find innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions to the challenges we face.

Let's come together to forge a brighter future for College Park. I humbly ask for your vote and your trust, and I promise to serve with integrity, dedication, and a heart full of passion for our community.

My Vision for College Park

Empowering Education Together: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures for our K-12 students by engaging neighborhood solutions to invest in them.

Cultivate community partnerships to implement environmentally friendly best practices among home-owners, renters, students, and businesses.

Create experiences that capitalize on our community’s assets and build stronger neighborly relationships

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More About My Vision

Education

Recruit the community to improve our K-12 readiness. Sponsor Reading and Math Block Parties. Recruit Businesses to sponsor ESL engagement with their employees. Partner with Teachers and students to create a “Phone a friend” for tutoring on Math & Science.

Establish community center use agreements to support Zoom-based/in-person book readings. Recruit retired/part-time employed residents to support these programs

Parents and children outside, Perez Abbott Vision

Environment

EnviroVision - Engage each neighborhood in answering the environmental needs in their area. Educate & recruit community groups to use personal, home, and business environmental best practices tool kits.

Use social media engagement to engage and partner with residents in the journey of achieving our EnviroVision.

Survey residents via tools like Google & Facebook ads

Community

Welcome MAT - Establish community/government ambassadors to welcome new residents to the amenities and services available in College Park.

Speed Neighboring - Encourage neighborhood block parties and intra-neighborhood games, events, and service projects. Recruit & engage home-owners, renters, students, and visitors.

Methods of connecting all residential associations.

Community Resource Fair - Providing services for residents and local businesses. that supports residents and businesses.

Community Esthetics improvement through shared experiences, shared goals, parks, walking trails, and gardens.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Adopt a school, Adopt a Senior, Child Mentorship, & Court Appointed Special Advocates Service.

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November 5, 2023