Connecting With Our Municipal Neighbours

THE SHORT VERSION: The province is giving the City and County two years to decide how to get better at working together. These negotiations will get complicated, but they are important. Our Council needs to do a good job representing the City. At the same time, negotiations need to be collaborative rather than oppositional. We need people at the negotiating table who are consensus builders. Our focus also needs to be on growing regional opportunities, not just “getting our fair share.” If elected, I think I will be an important voice in this conversation.I'd love to hear your thoughts on City-County partnerships.

Guest UserMay 24, 2017icf, icfs, county, province, intermunicipalComment

Indoor Aquatics and The Leisure Centre

THE SHORT VERSION: Many see a need for another indoor pool. If elected, I will support the exploration of options for more indoor aquatics. However, planning needs to be in partnership with the County or other municipal neighbours. I doubt I would support any new facility that is not attached to regional funding.

Wrapped up in this conversation is the fate of the Leisure Centre. Due to the money involved and its attachment to the Composite High School, what to do with this facility is a very tough decision. Regardless, it has sat empty for too long. Our next Council needs to act to set a clear direction for this building. Read on for the long version of my thinking.

Guest UserMay 13, 2017aquatics, pool, Leisure CentreComment

Questions for Grande Prairie

Last week I talked to a woman who was eighteen years and one week old. We had a long conversation, mostly about recreation. She had great ideas and awesome questions. I hope she stays engaged with where our City is going. I also hope to be the first person she ever votes for.

I love hearing what topics people are passionate about and what questions they have. And I would love to hear yours.

Guest UserMay 5, 2017Comment

Living in Grande Prairie

In my job I get to spend a lot of time talking to teenagers. Something I love is listening to their plans for after graduation. I can’t help but notice that lots of these plans do not involve Grande Prairie.. A young person should never leave home because they feel there are no other options.

Guest UserApril 27, 2017livable, youthComment

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