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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:

  • Maintained the lowest tax rate in the tri-community

  • Riverview Neighbourhood Watch connecting residents for public safety. 

  • Town and RHS collaborated with community groups to form a committee to look at increased reports of narcotic and substance use in Riverview.

  • The Town implemented the Riverview Business Connects events to connect local business owners

  • Adopted a tax incentive program for new commercial developments to boost our tax base

  • Invested in the growth of Mill Creek Nature Park

  • Invested in upgrades to the Lion Ken Gabbey Community pool

  • Approved development Bridgedale Blvd to open access to the East end of Riverview.

  • Invested in Winter Wonderland Park/Skating Oval

  • Approved the plans for the proposed Riverview Recreation Complex, set to break ground in 2022

  • Steady investment in street repair and maintenance

  • 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.

  • Enhanced Codiac Transpo services with the addition of route #83 Sussex

  • Community investment grants to fund small projects supporting sustainability

  • Art procurement program to support local Riverview artists

  • Adopted a tri-community plastic bag ban

  • Light Up Riverview - Christmas lights along the waterfront

  • 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.

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