ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Over the last 8 years, YT Bell has been diligently working for the people of Clarkston. Below you will find a few notable accomplishments and legislation introduced and passed by YT Bell to improve YOUR quality of life.

Economic Development

YT understands that budgets dictate priorities, so it's essential that community programs are supported and economic development opportunities are promoted in Clarkston.

Increasing funding can improve infrastructure, present alternative community responses to issues, promote economic growth and cultivate a sense of community in Clarkston.

Accomplishments:

Resolution for a Moratorium on Small Box Stores
Resolution to authorize a Small Business Matching Grant Program for businesses
Resolution to allow convenience stories with VSS to acquire a permit for extended hours.
Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive Program Ordinance

Community Development

YT Bell values people, community, and effective policies that help with cultivating change and reducing challenges of the citizens in Clarkston.

As a community advocate, she has worked to address injustices, safety issues, serve vulnerable populations, and solve complex problems.

Accomplishments:

Resolution to allocate $100,000 for ARPA funds for residential legal assistance
Resolution to cultivate a social worker position in the police department
Resolution to establish the tiny home legislation
Resolution to establish Clarkston Youth Advisory Council
Executed on Clarkson's first ever Voter Registration Drive with Disability Links
Established Clarkston's Complete Count Committee (2020)
Non-discrimination ordinance
Resolution to Encourage Dekalb County Board of Voter Registration and Election to expand language access for the ballot, signage, and voter information
Establish the Inaugural 'Together for Tomorrow' submit to stop gun violence.

Healthcare/Mental Health

YT believes that a representative democracy has a very highly correlated relationship with health care and access to health care for all residents. Health care and adequate health related services are a key indicator of the quality of life for someone.

She is motivated by the loss of friends and family members living in poverty with no health care coverage or hearing from residents who have had to decide between paying for medication or being able to feed themselves!

Accomplishments:

MOU between Clarkston Police Department and non-profit, New American Pathways to provide adequate services and service referrals for individuals in domestic violence relationships
Resolution Clean Energy by 2050
First ever COVID-19 walk up/drive up testing
Established a Multicultural Mental Health Fair