1st & 2nd Term (2012-2020) Highlights
It's been a busy and successful 8 years on Council and I'm very proud of the things we have accomplished. Here is a brief rundown of some key issues, projects and decisions I was a part of:
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2nd Term Highlights:
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Maintained the lowest tax rate in the tri-community
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Riverview Neighbourhood Watch connecting residents for public safety.
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Town and RHS collaborated with community groups to form a committee to look at increased reports of narcotic and substance use in Riverview.
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The Town implemented the Riverview Business Connects events to connect local business owners
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Adopted a tax incentive program for new commercial developments to boost our tax base
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Invested in the growth of Mill Creek Nature Park
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Invested in upgrades to the Lion Ken Gabbey Community pool
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Approved development Bridgedale Blvd to open access to the East end of Riverview.
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Invested in Winter Wonderland Park/Skating Oval
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Approved the plans for the proposed Riverview Recreation Complex, set to break ground in 2022
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Steady investment in street repair and maintenance
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Chaired the Civic Engagement Committee that implemented live streaming of Council meetings to ensure that residents have direct access to the work of their Council.
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Enhanced Codiac Transpo services with the addition of route #83 Sussex
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Community investment grants to fund small projects supporting sustainability
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Art procurement program to support local Riverview artists
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Adopted a tri-community plastic bag ban
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Light Up Riverview - Christmas lights along the waterfront
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Business Brilliance campaign to engage businesses in the Light Up Riverview event
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1st Term Highlights:
- Held the tax rate steady for the entire term
- Developed and approved a new strategic plan for the town of Riverview
- Approved a five and ten year capital plan
- Approved Mill Creek Nature Park Master Plan
- Commissioned a study of our roads. The Town used the results to build a pavement management program to fix the backlog of crumbling (tertiary) roads in a mere 11 years!
- Approved the Active Transportation master plan to see more bike lanes and trails in Riverview
- Created the Ad Hoc Business Advisory committee that established 9 recommendations for growth and commercial/business support
- Quarterly business forums for business owners to meet and share ideas for growth in Riverview
- Annual 'State of the Town' event to highlight the projects we have been working on, and provide residents with an opportunity to ask questions of their Council
- Increased collaboration with residents through community consultation, ensuring there was always youth consultation (i.e.: new playground consultation, Mill Creek, etc...)
- Approved the development of the new Operations Center for Riverview
- Approved submission of letter of support to give voting rights to permanent residents of Canada
- Approved Wellness Center Feasibility study, a project which has also been included in the 10 year capital plan
- Approved a traffic calming policy wherein residents can request a review of their street and plan can be developing to try and implement traffic calming measures
- Approved the hiring of new CAO, Colin Smith
- Approved the reconstruction of the Trites Road extension
- Supported a monument to be created commemorating the 70th Anniversary of HMCS Coverdale and the WRENS
- Supported the creation of a Community Development role in Economic Development department
- Supported further investment into Winter Wonderland Park
- Supported further investment into Lion's Park Master Plan (which is really impressive and you should definitely check it out)
- Approved investment in Rebecca Park and Hawthorne Park
Outside of Council, I have continued to be involved with community development through my job at Atlantic Wellness and previously with Boys & Girls Club of Riverview.