



People
People
Creating a Livable Community for all by addressing the social determinants of health - poverty, housing, education, health and employment.
Community Safety matters.
I support helping the citizens of Thunder Bay by addressing the social determinants of health through community action and collaborations.
This can be accomplished by supporting the work being done by:
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Crime Prevention Council
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Drug Strategy Committee
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respect. Initiative
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White Ribbon Campaign stopping violence against women
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Everyone Matters Day addressing bullying in our community &
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Collaborative community work based upon the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Actions and the Seven Youth Inquest Recommendations.
Diversity and Respect
I commit to continuing the work of building a culture of respect and diversity and directing the necessary resources to ensure that no one is subject to racism, discrimination or abuse in our community.
Great Neighbourhoods
I commit to reforming city by-laws and policies to build sustainable neighbourhoods based on mixed-use, mixed-income areas that allow people to live, work and play in a walkable space.
Safe Streets
I commit to proactively engaging community groups, city agencies and social organizations to develop long term strategies to battle homelessness, addiction, mental illness and crime based on principles of harm reduction.