Safe Communities
Too many people are injured and die in our crosswalks. We can fix this. A rethinking of the modes of transit in our municipality - pedestrians, bicycles, motor vehicles - can yield very positive results.
Appropriate Developments
Through the many discussions I have been having with residents of Dartmouth Centre, it has become clear that by far the greater majority of residents are not happy with plans calling for very tall buildings – residential or mixed business/residential – to be erected in the midst of residential areas in which one-and-a-half to two
Residents Speak about New Developments…
There are a few common themes regarding new developments as expressed by our residents in Dartmouth Centre District 5. Building Height & Style It is most commonly expressed that residents do not want new buildings – residential or business – to be excessive in height. Residents greatest wish for new buildings is that they will
Cannabis Shops and Zoning
Here is a topic that some residents and candidates may feel uncomfortable introducing and speaking about. The reality is, our present federal government has pledged to legalize the cannabis and cannabis products for non-medical usage. There is a large segment of our population who is okay with marijuana and cannabis products. There is a large
Construction – Sidewalk Detours!
Safety and Accessibility! Here in the HRM, road and sidewalk work is regularly performed with – or without – a “Sidewalk Closed. Use Other Side!” sign. Far too many times have I seen people forced to contend with these sidewalk closures – parents with strollers, elderly who don’t walk as
Climate Change – Environmental and Economic Sustainability
On the evening of August 16th, I attended a “town hall” session held by the Canadian federal government with our MP Darren Fisher as host. Many people shared good thoughts on steps that must be taken to mitigate the real effects of climate change, and to avoid the worst devastating effects of climate change. Climate
Designing Sustainable Communities
Human culture is at a unique point in its history. The possibilities for information sharing have become nearly endless, especially with the advent of the internet. Hence, it is easier than ever before to research and design new communities, and to reconfigure existing communities for maximum benefit to residents and minimum environmental footprint to our
Democratic Process
I believe the democratic process should not be limited only to elections. The democratic process should exist during all periods of the tenure of our elected and appointed officials. Elected officials of any government level should strive to create opportunities for citizens to share their feedback and give input regarding issues of concern to the
SAFE and Affordable Housing.
Many people have discussed with me about the need for safe and healthy low cost housing choices. I was told a story of a fire in a house that had been converted to 5 smaller apartments. The 5 tenants left the house while fire-fighters put out the fire. After 6 hours or so the residents
Respectful Communities – Dispelling Racism and Bigotry
Many people who have been born and raised in Canada seem to take it for granted that our country is relatively safe and free from extremist racism and bigotry. But we can see in recent months and years a strengthening of bigotry most easily seen manifested as a blanket hatred toward Muslim populations in general,
Poverty
Poverty is a word with wide implications. Poverty is the experience of not being able to reasonably supply the necessities for one’s life and one’s family’s lives. In a monetized world, it means not being able to pay for things that need to be paid for. This leads to stress and poorer health, making it
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