Platform | Korpela For Council

Eino's platform & priorities

A vision for Williamsburg built on fiscal responsibility, open government, and a thriving community for all generations.

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Affordability

Making Williamsburg affordable and financially responsible. View the current city budget with our interactive explorer.

Responsible budgeting. Even if it means I take a pay cut, I'll ensure Williamsburg's essential services will always be ready for you and your family.
Keep taxes as low as practical to ease the burden on workers and our seniors, and apply for state and federal grants before raising taxes.
End the three-person housing rule, allow workers and renters to occupy more of the city's housing, and ease the city's affordability crisis.
Support local businesses. I always support keeping it local, and as a councilman, I'll sponsor any and all legislation that makes it easier to start a small business in this city.
Long-term financial planning. It benefits residents of every age, race, and creed to ensure this city is solvent for decades to come.

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Transparency

Building trust through open, honest, and accessible government.

Ensuring city council meetings are held at reasonable hours for working families to attend.
Easy-to-understand budgets, so you know exactly where your tax dollars are going.
Listen to residents by welcoming more community engagement, not just in the council chambers, but all over the city.
Transparent decision-making and digital updates on city business.
Accessible and accountable leadership you can trust.

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Surveillance, Safety, and Privacy

Ending unwanted privacy violations, while keeping our streets safe.

Police, not AI, should be responsible for the safety of our city. I oppose Flock cameras and unwarranted violations of your privacy.
Ban the City from using any artificial intelligence programs to utilize or access resident data, and ban the sale of resident data to corporations.
Keep this city free of crime and our streets safe.
Support local law enforcement through crime prevention programs and consistent funding.
View a map of Williamsburg's Flock Cameras.
Take the survey to tell local officials what YOU think of AI surveillance.

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Quality of Life

Creating a city where families, children, and residents of all ages can thrive.

Never allow the development of AI data centers in our city, period.
Always supporting our educators and incredible schools, ensuring your children have the education they deserve.
Support youth programs and community activities to help the next generation invest in our City.
Invest in roads, a more robust power grid, and state-of-the-art emergency services.
Support local events and family-friendly activities through city-sponsored communications.

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Historic Charm

Preserving the character that makes Williamsburg one of America's most unique communities.

Preserve historic neighborhoods through responsible zoning and planning.
Protect parks and green spaces to keep Williamsburg beautiful.
Responsible development, cutting red tape to ease burdens on our families and the most vulnerable.
Invest in infrastructure to ensure Williamsburg's accessibility for generations to come.
Plan for future generations by solidifying Williamsburg's place as one of our nation's greatest historic sites.

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College & Community Partnership

Strengthen City–College collaboration and protect the incredible bond Williamsburg and William & Mary have.
Encourage civic engagement and volunteerism.
Support stronger community relationships between students and residents.
Create opportunities for every generation through economic growth and quality investment.

Building stronger connections between students, residents, and the university.

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Resident Nitpicks

Make building permitting easier: it shouldn't take a legal battle to replace your gutters or a rotting porch.
Purchase a smaller utility truck for the Williamsburg Fire Department to help with emergencies that don't require a full-size fire engine.
More accessible bike lanes throughout the city that are more clearly marked.
A more strongly enforced speed limit in Colonial Williamsburg.

Common complaints from residents in the city.