Smarter Policy
Stronger Values
Holyoke’s best days are ahead of us. Together, through respect, science, and civic service, we can shape a city that reflects the very best of who we are.
Kinder Politics
City Council at large
Mission
Christopher Dunay brings a non-ideological, solutions-oriented perspective to City Hall — grounded in science, civic service, and respect for everyone in Holyoke.
Issues
Christopher is dedicated to tackling vital issues affecting our community, including improving school zone safety, ending blight profiteering, and increasing affordable housing stock.
School Zone Safety
"Every child deserves a safe walk to school — no excuses.”
My concern extends to all of Holyoke. I have heard from Holyokers that school zone speed limits are often disrespected, putting our children at risk. I am supportive of a strict, no-tolerance policy for school zone enforcement, and would push for a safety review of all school zones in the city.
Elmwood Forest
“Any decision on Elmwood Forest must respect our neighborhoods, our parkland, and the law.”
Placing a sports complex in these five lots would require rezoning industrial park, park land, and residential together into commercial space. Yet, property is a civil right defined partially under land use law, and it is likely that our neighbors surrounding Woodland St and South Martin St have an implicit right to the zoning as currently defined.
Blight and Vacant Property Fee
“Update blight fees for the 21st century and make neglect pay its fair share.”
Section 18 to 35 of Holyoke’s Code of Ordinances controls the registration of blighted and vacant properties, and regulates a fee blighted property owners must pay to the city to cover the impact of these dangerous buildings. These fees haven’t been updated since 1997, and do not reflect the current economic impact of these properties.
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