Priorities
"This job is about achieving a Safe, Sustainable, and Strong Downingtown"
Public Safety
Protecting our town, protecting our property
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Mayor Erica Deuso works with the Chief of Police to support mental health and wellness for our officers, including access to counseling, peer support, and resources that reduce stigma.
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She partners with our officers to increase visibility in neighborhoods and business districts, building trust through regular patrols and direct engagement with residents.
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Mayor Deuso collaborates with Mayors along the R5 corridor, along with SEPTA and Amtrak police and local law enforcement, to combat the spread of illegal drugs through coordinated enforcement and information sharing.
Environmental Resilience
Protecting our Homes and Environment
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Mayor Deuso is working with Borough Council, along with Federal, State, and Local agencies, to protect our property and businesses
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Erica is working with local businesses to promote sustainable infrastructure, such as permeable concrete, to help with flooding
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Mayor Deuso is promoting a "One Act of Environmental Kindness" program, where our good neighbors will be encouraged to complete one act of environmental service each day.
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Erica has created a regional flood mitigation plan to protect Downingtown homes, upgrade infrastructure, and restore natural floodplains. View her plan here
Vibrant Downtown
Bringing people together
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Mayor Deuso has been actively listening to, and collaborating with, local businesses to improve community engagement, and maintain a business-friendly environment.
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Priorities include enhancing streetscapes and public spaces, working with local and state agencies to improve traffic congestion and downtown parking management, including a modernization of parking infrastructure.
