How did we drop burglaries?

Rishi Kumar, crime fighter! "I, however, have already done it. "

Take a look at how we substantially reduced burglaries in our city - an effort that has recently gained media attention. We dropped burglaries by a historic 50%, the largest drop (2016 to 2017) compared to any Santa Clara County city. 

You can read the recently published news article here.

Tackling crime is a significant challenge today. Many candidates in this race claim they will reduce crime - that is their agenda. However, I am the only one in this race who has already done it!  

Success as a public servant comes down to staying committed. Despite skepticism from some of my city council colleagues, I gave it my all, embodying the quintessential Silicon Valley spirit of trying despite the odds, while teaming with hundreds of like minded neighborhood leaders. But more importantly, thanks to the framework and best practices we established back then, the crime has remained at this low since then.

So, grab some popcorn and settle in to discover the intricate journey we undertook and how we succeeded. The devil is in the details! If you are looking to get involved with making your neighborhood safer, this story may serve as a blueprint for you to get started.

Dive into my journey of significantly reducing burglaries in my city.

It's not about complex theories; it's about perseverance and staying the course.  Despite skepticism from my city council colleagues, I gave it my all, embodying the quintessential Silicon Valley spirit of trying despite the odds. This is the attitude I plan to bring to Washington, with your support today.

This detailed story isn't just a narrative; it's a testament to three core truths: 

1.  Starting change right in our own neighborhoods

2. The power of collaboration

3. The importance of steadfast belief in our goals, giving it a solid push, even in the face of skepticism

As I reminisce about the steps that led to a 50% reduction in burglaries, it's intriguing to note that every candidate today in this congressional race talks about fighting crime. 

I, however, have already done it. 

- Rishi
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