Community Safety
- Tackle road accidents through more pedestrian and cyclist safety systems.
- Focus on prevention by investing in struggling communities to prevent crime.
- Support law enforcement to keep our communities, parks and public spaces safe.
- Launch Know Your Neighbor programs to strengthen community care.
Homes & Homelessness
- Streamline permitting and housing policies to reduce cost and speed up construction.
- Invest in programs that will keep people off the street and into good paying jobs.
- Build a drop-in center network to provide 24/7 access to physical and mental healthcare, job training, addiction and case workers services.
- Work with City and Council staff to build partnerships and share resources to address the rising homeless population.
Healthier Communities
- Raise awareness of healthier lifestyles through a community nutrition program.
- Create annual sports tournaments and activities for families.
- Expand mental health services by hiring more social workers.
- Bring new wellness partnerships to Ward 7.
Local Economy & Jobs
- Invest in water and energy solutions to reduce running costs.
- Launch a farmer’s market to feature local farms, food trucks, small businesses, and restaurants.
- Promote programs and incentives that create high paying and high-roads jobs in Ward 7.
- Fix and maintain our streets to attract new business.
- Establish a Business Council in Ward 7 to collaborate on economic development.
- Build a support network for Ward 7’s small businesses.
Children & Young People
- Run college, career, and apprenticeship fairs to provide young people with educational and employment opportunities.
- Drive youth civic engagement to build skills and networks valued in the workplace and improve social-emotional well-being.
- Start local youth committees to enable children to grow in confidence and develop leadership skills.
- Work with local businesses to offer internships to retain local talent.
Cleaner & Greener
- Implement regular Ward 7 community cleanups and blight removal.
- Improve our public green spaces and incorporate native landscaping.
- Reduce extreme heat islands in Ward 7 and build more cool down stations.
- Drive community input for improvements and new parks.
- Invest in recreational programs for youth and elders.
Arts & Culture
- Start a local public arts program to support and celebrate local artists.
- Launch ‘Movies in the Park’ to bring communities together and celebrate each other’s cultures through the power of film.
- Bring artists, community groups and businesses together in Ward 7 wide annual cultural celebrations.
- Work with school and community leaders to promote art, music and performance in Ward 7.
Ward 7
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