My Platform
1 / Tackling Housing Crisis
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Enhanced engagement with the West Vancouver residents and businesses, enable Council to act on the residents' sentiment and feedback. Respectful two-way communication.
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The lack of new homes to market is one of the major reasons affecting affordability. Streamline municipal building application and approval process to expedite the increase in housing supply.
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New homes must be created in conjunction with transportation and climate change considerations.
2 / Transportation and Sustainable growth for the District of West Vancouver
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We must have public transportation connecting Squamish to Vancouver ASAP.
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Construction schedules should avoid peak traffic hours.
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Traffic from Whistler goes has its peak seasons and during those peak seasons we need to look at providing public transportation access.
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Active Transportation (transit, biking, & walking) contributes to easing traffic congestion. Expanding bike network to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Related benefits are:
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Health – healthier lifestyle equates to a better quality of life and less strain on our medical system. Research shows that aerobic exercise, for example, cycling, may slow down neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease.
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Safety – safe transportation routes will encourage bicycle usage and walking.
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Neighbour Engagement – let's get out on walks and cycling with our neighbours.
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Environmental – lower carbon emissions and reduce traffic congestion.
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3 / Fiscal Accountability
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Tax dollars must be allocated cost-effectively with a cohesive community growth mindset considering all areas of West Vancouver.
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Take a prudent cost-benefit approach to all expenditures before the municipal Council.