{"id":30,"date":"2025-07-22T05:14:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/porterforthepeople.com\/2026\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:34:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T14:34:34","slug":"what-we-stand-for","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/porterforthepeople.com\/2026\/what-we-stand-for\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT WE STAND FOR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-i3nlycsrpi79iv6q tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-prevent-overflow  tatsu-animate tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\" data-animation=\"pulse\" data-animation-delay=\"301\" data-animation-duration=\"607\" data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"12px 0px 5px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='12px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-i3nlycsrqw2835ms\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none tatsu-prevent-overflow  tatsu-i3nlycsrsgg02afl\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-i3nlycsrthb16x27   \" ><style>.tatsu-i3nlycsrthb16x27 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-i3nlycsrthb16x27 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHAT WE STAND FOR<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-i3nlycsrsgg02afl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-i3nlycsrsgg02afl.tatsu-column > 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class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-animate tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-SyzTtz0Ill  \" data-animation=\"pulse\" data-animation-delay=\"355\" data-animation-duration=\"585\"><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1200px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 42.666666666667%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"header pics 1\" data-src = \"https:\/\/porterforthepeople.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/header-pics-1.jpg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-SyzTtz0Ill .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-SyzTtz0Ill.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-B1F3tMR8xl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-HyZYhtfCIge .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-HyZYhtfCIge > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HyZYhtfCIge > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HyZYhtfCIge .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-B1bZCYGCUle tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay  tatsu-animate tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\" data-animation=\"pulse\" data-animation-delay=\"437\" data-animation-duration=\"607\" data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"0px 0px 33px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='0px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-rJeZCKGR8el\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SybCtzC8ge\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-rkp0Yf08ee   \" ><style>.tatsu-rkp0Yf08ee .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-rkp0Yf08ee .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Community-Driven Leadership for a Safer, Healthier, More Equitable Shelby County.<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5>Jevonte is ready to bring that same energy, experience, and vision to the Shelby County Commission. His campaign for District 12 is grounded in four pillars that reflect the needs and hopes of every resident:<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>&bull;&nbsp; Education &amp; Families:<\/strong> Fighting for fully funded schools, early childhood education, mentorship, and family support programs, because every child deserves a world-class education, and every family deserves to thrive.<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;Healthcare Access:<\/strong> Expanding community clinics, mobile health units, and mental health services, because no one should have to choose between their health and their bills.<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;Safe Neighborhoods:<\/strong> Investing in youth programs, violence prevention, community policing, and neighborhood revitalization, because every street should be a safe street.<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;Economic Power:<\/strong> Creating pathways to living-wage jobs, supporting small and Black-owned businesses, and advocating for workforce equity, because opportunity should never be out of reach.<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Jevonte Porter is not just a candidate&mdash;he is a voice for the people.<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5>He&rsquo;s not running to make promises, he&rsquo;s running to make progress. Porter for the People means standing up for your family, your health, your safety, and your future. District 12 deserves bold leadership that listens, responds, and delivers.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SybCtzC8ge.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-SybCtzC8ge.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-SybCtzC8ge > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SybCtzC8ge > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SybCtzC8ge > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SybCtzC8ge > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SybCtzC8ge.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SybCtzC8ge.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media 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><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-i3o25wbyv6433qpz .tatsu-section-background{background-image: url(https:\/\/porterforthepeople.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bottom-Pics.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-attachment: scroll;background-position: top left;background-size: cover;}.tatsu-i3o25wbyv6433qpz .tatsu-bg-blur{background-repeat: no-repeat;background-attachment: scroll;background-position: top left;background-size: cover;}.tatsu-i3o25wbyv6433qpz .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-i3o25wbyv6433qpz .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-i3o25wbyv6433qpz > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-i3o25wbyv6433qpz > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-i3o25wbyv6433qpz .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-i3o1tb0sbh853f8a tatsu-section   tatsu-animate tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\" data-animation=\"pulse\" data-animation-delay=\"219\" data-animation-duration=\"411\" data-headerscheme=\"background--light\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"35px 0% 42px 0%\"}' data-padding-top='35px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-i3o1tb0scv4kslya\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-i3o1tb0sebf93mec\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-i3o1tb0sfb4i1gms   \" ><style>.tatsu-i3o1tb0sfb4i1gms .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 32px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Paid for by Friends of Jevonte Porter &#8211; Kinah Burks, Treasurer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-i3o1tb0sebf93mec.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-i3o1tb0sebf93mec.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-i3o1tb0sebf93mec > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-i3o1tb0sebf93mec > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-i3o1tb0sebf93mec > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-i3o1tb0sebf93mec > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-i3o1tb0sbh853f8a.tatsu-section{background-color: 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