Recover. Then thrive.

Sandy Hore-Ruthven

for Bristol Mayor,
6th May 2021

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Who am I?

The pandemic has hit many of us hard. I have an economic recovery plan for Bristol to help us first recover, then thrive.

I’ve been a CEO for 15 years, taking a small charity to the largest youth services organisation of its type in Britain. I know what it takes to get things done.

I want to be Bristol’s first Green mayor because I know what it takes to get people into work, to invest in the areas that will have the most impact, and deliver real action for Bristol.

Join me for a fairer and greener city.

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I’ll halve bus fares for under-21s

21.04.21

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Crowdfunder Matched Funding Opportunity

16.04.21

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I’ll scrap the South Bristol Ring Road

15.04.21

Bristol South City wide

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Event with Sian Berry and Natalie Bennett – April 13th

08.04.21

National

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My manifesto for Bristol: Recover, then thrive

07.04.21

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Our call for peace at protest

02.04.21

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My Policies

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Economic Recovery Plan

Making sure Bristol bounces back from the pandemic

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Delivering homes for all

Greens are committed to social justice too and that starts with a home

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Get Bristol Moving

We will tackle Bristol's transport crisis

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Revitalising our Communities

A thriving economy is at the heart of our vision for Bristol

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A Fair and Equal City

Removing barriers to opportunity so everyone benefits from Bristol's prosperity

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Actually Tackle the Climate Emergency

The Green position is clear: we are committed to tackling the climate and ecological crisis

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Bristol can recover, then thrive

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Out and about @Sandy4Mayor

Public transport is a key part of our strategy for

Public transport is a key part of our strategy for reducing carbon missions and congestion, and improving social equality across the city 🚍⠀
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This is why I will start by offering half-price bus fares for under 21 year olds, benefitting not only them, but the whole city 🙌⠀
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Half-price bus fares for under-21s will:⠀
💚 Give young people access to the opportunities they need to thrive⠀
🌬️ Clean up our air ⠀
✅ Reduce our carbon emissions, helping us to reach our net zero target⠀
🚍 Make our bus network more reliable and convenient⠀
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For more info on my Bristol Mayoral commitments see my manifesto (link in bio). ⠀
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On May 6th, please support a fairer and greener city by voting #Sandy4Mayor! 🗳️ ⠀
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#Bristol #BristolUK #BristolMayor #PublicTransport #GreenTransport #Pollution #AirPollution #CarbonEmissions #ClimateAction #YoungPeople #NetZero

Running a large youth charity for over 15 years, a

Running a large youth charity for over 15 years, and working with young people for much longer than that, the one single message I have heard, year after year, from young people is, ‘Bus travel is too expensive’. 🚍

This is especially true for those in some of our forgotten suburbs such as Hartcliffe and Withywood. Expensive and unreliable bus services cut off young people from college, training and jobs that would otherwise give them a future to look forward to.

I worked with a young man called Ryan a few years ago. Unemployed, 18 and living in Hartcliffe, he wanted to make something of his life but about 80% of the jobs he could apply for weren’t available to him – because the bus service simply couldn’t get him to work on time.

This must change. Especially if our economic recovery is to leave no one behind 💚

This is why I will start by offering half-price bus fares for under 21 year olds, benefitting not only them, but the whole city 🙌

On May 6th, please support a fairer and greener city by voting #Sandy4Mayor! 🗳️

#Bristol #BristolUK #BristolMayor #PublicTransport #GreenTransport #Pollution #AirPollution #CarbonEmissions #ClimateAction #YoungPeople #NetZero

I will work with people and communities across Bri

I will work with people and communities across Bristol to help everyone bounce back from the pandemic:⠀
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✅10,000 new, green jobs⠀
✅£10 million to revive our forgotten highstreets⠀
✅ Half price buses for under 21 year old's ⠀
✅ A costed plan to build 2,000 new, affordable homes⠀
✅ A Universal Basic Income trial⠀
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Head over to my manifesto (link in bio) to find out more about my plan for a fairer, greener Bristol, and on May 6th vote #Sandy4Mayor! 🗳️⠀
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#Bristol #BristolUK #BristolMayor #MayoralElections #PublicTransport #GreenJobsForAll #EconomicRecovery #ClimateAction #UBI

Posters spotted in Bristol 👀⠀ ⠀ Today is yo

Posters spotted in Bristol 👀⠀
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Today is your last chance to register to vote and use your voice to shape the city you live in. Register online at http://gov.uk/registertovote (link in bio) The process should take less than 5 minutes and you'll be asked for your National Insurance number 🗳️ ⠀
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The fair voting system for Bristol Mayor this year means that if you like 2 parties you can vote for your favourite first and put the second as your backup. We know that given this option, Bristolians vote Green in big numbers 💚 ⠀
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Help me to lead the city to recover from the pandemic, and then thrive. Vote #Sandy4Mayor on May 6th!⠀
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#Bristol #BristolUK #EconomicRecovery #JustRecovery #GreenJobsforAll #RegistertoVote #Vote #ClimateAction #Equality

The Vital Signs 2021 ‘Climate and communities’

The Vital Signs 2021 ‘Climate and communities’ report outlines how Bristol's most disadvantaged will be affected the most by climate breakdown 🌏⠀
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'The report lays out alarming predictions, including that parts of north Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset will be below sea level by 2050, according to current projections. Bristol’s city centre and the South West’s coastal areas will be at high risk of flooding.⠀
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Older people, young children, people with mental or physical health conditions and disabled people are particularly at risk. People on low incomes and people in rented or poor housing – disproportionately likely to be from non-white ethnic groups – are also at greater risk as they are likely to have fewer resources to help them adapt and less choice in how to respond.⠀
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Issues brought to the forefront during the coronavirus pandemic will be further exacerbated by climate change.'⠀
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Green Councillors led the way in declaring a climate emergency and aiming for Bristol to be carbon neutral by 2030, but frustratingly little has happened in the last three years. This is why we need to seriously accelerate the council’s work to become carbon neutral ✅⠀
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In fact, I believe that by investing in key actions and policies, Bristol can lead the way - proving that carbon neutrality will not only act to stop climate change but will help the city to become a more equal and pleasant place.⠀
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My economic recovery plan is totally in line with Bristol's goal to be carbon neutral by 2030, and it makes sure no one is left behind ✊⠀
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Read my full manifesto for more details (link in bio) 🔗⠀
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#Sandy4Mayor #BristolMayor #ClimateAction #GreenNewDeal #ClimateEmergency #GreenRecovery #BuildBackBetter #BristolUK #GreenJobsforAll #Equality #GreenMayor

In 2018 Green Councillors led the way in declaring

In 2018 Green Councillors led the way in declaring a climate emergency, setting targets for Bristol to be carbon neutral by 2030 🌏⠀
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Last year the council declared an ecological emergency in response to the local decline of many birds, insects and mammals 🦔⠀
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But the Labour mayor is STILL supporting the expansion of Bristol airport, which would catastrophically impact residents and wildlife, increasing emissions, air pollution, light pollution, sound pollution and traffic. ⠀
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The expansion of Bristol Aiport would pump a million more tonnes of carbon into our atmosphere EVERY YEAR. It is simply not compatible with our targets to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies ✈️❌⠀
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I want to live in a green, fair city that leads the way in tackling the climate and ecological emergencies, and sees everyone's lives thrive as a result. To support this vision, vote for me for Bristol Mayor on May 6th 🗳️⠀
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#Sandy4Mayor #BristolMayor #BristolUK #Bristol #Vote #StopAirportExpansion #ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #EcologicalEmergency #wildlife #StopBrisAirport

'In a city open, green, semi-natural, green spaces

'In a city open, green, semi-natural, green spaces are vital to the quality of our lives, offering relief from the confinement or from the persistent congestion, noise and air pollution 🌱⠀
They are a way of connecting with and appreciating the natural world, vital to our wellbeing and to encouraging respect for nature. We sorely need this respect in order to build the green attitudes and actions needed to fight the climate emergency declared by Bristol’s councillors and mayor in November 2018, followed by the declaration of an ecological emergency in February 2020.'⠀
- @bristol247⠀
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Despite their proven health and wellbeing benefits, the Labour mayor wants to build over many of our city's green spaces 😮⠀
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We will protect and expand our city’s green spaces and actively encourage rewilding, making Bristol a national example of greening a city 🌷⠀
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Have a read of my manifesto (link in bio) to learn more about how @TheGreenParty will make a difference to people and planet if and when elected in Bristol 💚⠀
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#Sandy4Mayor #BristolMayor #GreenSpace #MentalHealth #Nature #Wellbeing #BristolUK #ClimateAction #GreenNewDeal #ClimateEmergency #GreenJobsforAll

Good to be out in Lockleaze this week. Our local

Good to be out in Lockleaze this week. Our local candidates @heather_._mack and David Wilcox working hard for local people.

A pleasure to meet with @thebillychip last week to

A pleasure to meet with @thebillychip last week to discuss homelessness and how we tackle it.

Join me for a fairer and greener city. Action not words.

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