Po: Could the people of Launceston address social isolation and loneliness together; becoming a city of better-connected people, with deeper bonds, and greater resilience?
Po: Could Launceston lead the state in food justice, eradicate "food deserts" and transform access to healthy food for all?
Po: Could Tasmania lead the nation in using "pay-for-success" contracts to tackle some of our most intractable social issues?
Po: Could Tasmania lead the nation in resourcing and delivering "best in class" palliative care and end-of-life supports?
Po: Could savings accounts seeded by government at birth help young Tasmanians pay for education, housing or life start-up costs?
Po: Could the use of digital tools and additional forums amplify youth voices and expand youth engagement in local government decision making?
Po: Could we better reflect young people's stake in the future by granting them the right to vote in all elections?
Po: Could termination of the General Manager's Roll provision re-establish the fair and just principle of "one vote, one value"?
Po: Could investment in strength training programs for seniors improve quality of life and avoid the suffering and economic costs of falls?
Po: Could we make better use of technology to identify community spending priorities and produce a balanced budget with minimal rate increases for residents?
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