Platform

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As a member of the Planning Committee I have supported smart development and densification

Strengthen our Community Improvement Plan to support the construction of more secondary units in existing homes

Continue to offer rebates for affordable apartment construction to increase the supply

Proceed with Loyalist Secondary plan development area and increase approvals for new home construction

I support a Housing First Strategy

By providing people with a stable place to live they can then build themselves up with the services that they need

Increase support to community programs addressing homelessness (Grace Inn, Shiloh 

House, Not Alone Team, Bridge St United)

Vocal supporter of opening the warming centre on every night basis over the winter (Achieved for winter 22/23)

Work closely with Loyalist College to develop skills needed in our labour market

Bring more serviced industrial land online over the next 3 years ready for development

Create tools to track employee migration between sectors to create sector specific incentives and strategies

Continue to advocate for fair wages and increased benefits for employees to meet rising costs of living

When the Doctor Recruitment Program was launched we had first mover advantage, now we need to innovate to stay on top

Supported the addition of Nurses and RPNs to the recruitment process as more healthcare professionals needed across the spectrum

Promote greater flexibility in contract negotiations to suit more varied circumstances and attract doctors who are ready to start practicing

Assess the promotion and advertising plan and retool as needed to be most effective in attraction

Stay on top of our Strategic Asset Management Plan

Continue to prioritize road repairs on a greatest need basis

Assure that we have sufficient reserves to tackle large projects on the horizon (Water Treatment Plant, Pier, etc)

Extend servicing into for end of Industrial Park to allow for more expansion

Forge forward on Belleville East Arterial Road with Province

Use the Parks and Rec Masterplan as guiding document

Construct more outdoor sports courts where a huge deficit has been identified (basketball, tennis, pickleball)

Continue to promote new and innovative park ideas to generate tourism (Phase 1 of Bike Park under way now)

Link together our ad hoc system of Active Transportation Lanes including a connector between sidney and Moira along Hydro corridor (Proposed and budgeted)

Development is important but we must stand firm in our commitment to preserving green spaces

These lands serve as habitats to many important plant and animal species and contribute to the natural beauty of our area

We must preserve our rivers and wildlife corridors to allow animals to have safe passage through our city

Ensure that Provincially Significant Wetlands are protected and that development offsets are enforced so new developments are not encroaching on  eco systems

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our vehicle and transit fleet

Create more energy efficient solutions for municipal buildings and manage energy more effectively within 

Install more solar panels and renewable energy generation on our municipal buildings

Crack down on illegal dumping and littering in hotspots around the city

Keep Reserves strong to help balance the tax rate when large expenditures are needed

Focus on assessment growth by continuing to build housing and serviced industrial land.

Responsible spending and budgeting accurately are paramount to keeping taxes in line

Ensure that Development Fees are appropriate so that new growth is paying for itself and helping to offset the costs associated with servicing and infrastructure needed to support development