I have six strategic focus areas in my platform including: Spending (fiscal responsibility); Safety and Security; Shelter; Supporting Business Success; Sustainability (Climate Action); and Shared Engagement. These are all interconnected and collectively support each other. However, among these, the three that will be priorities for me are:
1) Safety and Security, which includes addressing issues associated with street entrenched people and public safety.
2) Shelter, which is focused on growing and diversifying the housing stock and options that will foster greater affordability for residents and those looking to move to the City.
3) Spending, centred on the City’s focus on ensuring fiscally responsible spending and wise investments are a cornerstone of City budgeting. As the City undertakes new activities such as implementation of the Climate Action Plan or faces headwinds from increased costs such as the increased RCMP budget, carefully considering spending options will be critical.