City Issues

If we are to thrive and move effectively through difficult challenges, then it is important that we have a safe and secure community. I know there is uncertainty and even fear in our community right now.
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Government's job is to provide a community that attracts businesses. I believe that business is the main driving factor behind creating jobs and economic growth. There should be a strong effort to create a favorable environment for business owners and entrepreneurs to do business in Vancouver as well as contacting potential businesses and pointing out the features of the community including parks, education, leisure time activities, and quality of life in general.

I believe Vancouver’s neighborhoods are the heart of the community. Our 71 officially recognized associations cover approximately 97% of the city. Neighborhood associations advocate for livability issues for our diverse population. Whether they involve young people, veterans, elderly, retirees or families, a neighborhood association is made up of volunteers. Volunteers join together to support the social relationships in our community. We must support our neighborhood associations.
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We plan for the future and protect what we have now. I authored more than $250,000 in Community Development Block Grants, Neighborhood Action Plan grants, and matching grants for sidewalks, traffic calming, bike routes, and traffic management issues. These grants provided safe, accessible and effective travel options for our residents and businesses. As mayor, I helped to secure a stable funding stream for transportation improvements. I am committed to a Vancouver that is safe for all Vancouverites.
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I believe it is our responsibility to care for and enhance our natural resources, such as the tree canopy, open spaces and wildlife habitat. This also protects and improves our air and water quality. These are issues that are extremely important to our citizens.
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One of the most important issues to our community members, and one that they want their local government to actively address, is homelessness. Tackling homelessness is complex; there is no single solution that will resolve the issue. It requires a multi-faceted approach, and the work involved is not a one-time effort but rather a sustained and evolving commitment. We are dedicated to finding long-term solutions that take into account the needs and concerns of both the housed and unhoused residents of Vancouver.
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