Boats in a Storm

Throughout this pandemic, I’ve heard our Premier (and many more) say many times: “we’re all in this together.” But even if we are all facing the same storm, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we’re all in very different boats.

I hope those of us who are staying afloat won’t forget those at risk of drowning. And I’m increasingly outraged by a provincial government that doesn’t care who gets capsized…

Dylan BresseyJanuary 4, 2021Comment

Budget 2021: Five Questions

This week, Council will be debating Budget 2021.

The Budget is Council’s most important work. It touches on absolutely everything the City does. So, I’m looking forward to our conversation!

Our staff have done a great job creating a Budget Book that clearly outlines City administration’s proposed revenues and spending. You can see it here.

Following, I lay out the five questions I think will receive the most conversation and debate from Council.

Dylan BresseyNovember 7, 2020budget, revolution place, rcmp, roadsComment

Medical Model Supportive Housing Project

Council is currently discussing a medical model Supportive Housing Project. This project would put people dealing with cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges into a residential building with on-site medical care and social workers.

Council received a recommendation to locate this project on 105 Ave in South Avondale. I’m supportive of the concept of Supportive Housing, but am very far from convinced that this is the correct location.

Dylan BresseyOctober 24, 2020Comment

Police Budgets

“Defund the police!”

“Get more RCMP boots on the ground!”

Those are two requests I have heard a lot lately. They are both said passionately and frequently. They also seem contradictory.

But I don’t know if the people making these requests want contradictory outcomes. At the heart of both these requests is a recognition that our police system should be better than it is. And there may be changes that make it work better for everyone.

Dylan BresseyJuly 11, 2020policeComment

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