Shaely 4 Mayor
Advisory Committees
Social Responsibility
Economic Development
As Mayor I will be bringing back Advisory Committees. The pulse of the community comes from those who are actively engaged in business, sport & recreation, arts & culture, and service providers. For Mayor and Council to fully understand our community needs and wants we need to hear from you. Meetings would be quarterly and have a council liaison who would bring back information to council.
Economic Development
Social Responsibility
Economic Development
A key piece to growth and sustainability of our community. The Institute on Municipal Finance & Governance (IMFG) says:
" Ensuring a growing and vibrant economy is a priority for all orders of government, including municipalities."
When development increase so does our tax base- which decreases the burden to all in the community. Tourism is important to our Community and should be be a part of Economic Development, we need to put a greater focus on marketing who we are and what we have to offer.
Social Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Families are struggling and we need to work on partnerships that would bring 24 hour /7 days a week affordable Daycare. Further we need to advocate to the Province for Before and After school care in our schools; allowing more spaces in private facilities.
Remove stigma within the community for those who are living with mental health issues, addiction, immigrants, refugees, and the LGBTQ+ community.
We need to have a public database for quick reference on wrap around services in the community and rural areas.
Housing
Fiscal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
We need to work with developers to ensure the incorporation of affordable housing for seniors, families, and those living on a fixed income. We need to review our OCP and bring it up to date, to be inline with the needs of our community.
We need to assess the land the city (taxpayers) own and utilize it in a forward thinking manner and plan for future needs. We need to advocate to the Provincial Gov't and the corporations who the current brownfields (contaminated properties) to clean them up and ensure they can be developed.
Emergency Services
Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
like other communities in the Province and Country we are over stressed by broken systems. We need to advocate and support solutions that will benefit the increase in emergency service providers.
We need to be at the forefront of advocating our community. Such as attending Nursing recruitment forums, supporting BC Ambulance workers, health authorities recruitment of Doctors. Looking outside the box for innovative initiatives.
Taking an advocacy role to support wrap around services in our community f0r Mental Health, Addictions, Crime Prevention, and Victim Services.
We have a huge workload a head of us and as a Full Time Mayor I am committed to the work needed to fill the gap in our emergency services.
Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Much work has been done in the last 4 years to bring our budget and fiscal responsibility in line. Funds from the Peace River Accord (Fair Share Funds) that were meant for Capital projects has been moved from operations to capital and the target set is obtainable and secures the much need work on infrastructure.
Lease agreements with local not for profit groups have been completed and the expectations of the City clearly outlined.
Sourcing grants and matched funding will continue to be a priority for me, when we look at projects and upgrades.
We need to have focus on an asset management plan, an updated master transportation plan, plan and build reserve funds for the future. We need to look after what we have and ensure that we find a balance of needs and wants.
Community
Home is where the Heart is....
Our community is built on many diverse cultures. The people are what makes our community great! To have the balance, we must listen to all opinions and celebrate our diversity!
The foundation of every community is the small business. We have some very unique shops, eateries and talented artisans.....check them out!
There is so much to do and explore in North East BC...join us, stay awhile and let us be your host. New to the area? Stop by our Tourist Information Centre and the staff there will be happy to help you.
Stay Active
Arts & Culture
Culinary Options
Culinary Options
No matter your interest we have it all! Our famous grain elevator Art Gallery or the Calvin Kruk Centre for Arts -home of the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre. http://kpacdc.ca/
Culinary Options
Culinary Options
Culinary Options
You have many options when it comes to dinning choices. Stay awhile and divulge in our local eateries, you will not be disappointed!
Entertainment
Culinary Options
Hiking and Walking Trails
Everything from music, hockey, monster trucks, rodeo, family events, home shows, well if you can think of it our Ovintiv Events Centre probably has it scheduled!
Hiking and Walking Trails
Hiking and Walking Trails
Hiking and Walking Trails
No matter the season our community has you covered! The hiking trails at the Bear Mountain Wind Park, a trip out the Rim Rocks, in the Community on the walking Trail. What? Bad weather - no problem you can take some laps on the Wayne and Bev Dahlen walking track at the Encana Event Centre! So go ahead and explore......
Winter Activities
Hiking and Walking Trails
Winter Activities
Yep! We have year round activities, beyond organized activities like DC Hockey, Figure Skating, Speed Skating; we also have the Bear Mountain Ski Hill https://bearmtnskihill.com/ and our Nordic Ski Trails!