My Pledge

In my first two terms as Mayor, I committed to the following and  remain committed to these directions:

  • Continuing to build PUBLIC CONFIDENCE in local government through common sense decision making, fiscal responsibility, active listening to our citizens and employees.
  • delivering CORE SERVICES (roads, sewer, waste management, hydro, police, fire, parks, and transit). in a cost effective manner.
  • Supporting local business RETENTIONand EXPANSION
  • upfront planning for SMART GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT that meets the needs and aspirations of the community.
  • support viable and sustainable ARTGALLERY, MUSEUM, LIBRARY and CULTURAL and RECREATION FACILITIES
  • reach out to SENIORS to ensure they have RESPECT and a GREATER VOICE.
  • working collaboratively with local services towards a comprehensive “Made in Nelson”response to HOMELESSNESS, STREET CRIME
  • building and strengthening LOCAL, REGIONAL, and PROVINCIAL RELATIONSHIPS, including a focus on building clear lines of communication with the Interior Health Authority in terms of understanding and addressing health issues.

During the next term, I also pledge to:

  • continue to enhance HEALTH CARE by building relationships, provide leadership and advocating for additional services. I want to see the construction of the emergency room at KLH completed and our new CT operational, I want to see aditional surgary services offered at KLH
  • continue my commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, viewing all municipal projects through an “ sustainability lens”
  • Work with our Regional District partners to deliver a new outdoor SKATEBOARD PARK.
  • continue to PROMOTE NELSON regionally, provincially, nationally and internationally.
  • Continue to build on our  COMMUNICATION POLICY AND STRATEGY to enhance understanding and opportunities for input around Council directions.
  • Work with the Nelson District Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the completion and move to the CP Station in Rail Town
  • Support the direction set out in our  path to 2040 plan and the Climate Action Charter,
  • Work with the RDCK to complete a Waste Management Plan which includes moving the Nelson Transfer Station of our water front
  • Develop a plan for the restoration of the Cottonwood Creek Corridor including the vacated Transfer Station, and the Farmers Market
  • complete a Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.

 

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