Ecology Action Centre – Candidate Survey 2024 - Candidate for Mayor

Yes, I am committed to ensuring that Halifax Transit has the resources and staff necessary to implement the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network and expand ferry routes as part of the Rapid Transit Strategy. [...] - Streamlining recruitment processes: We need to speed up the hiring process and reduce bureaucratic delays to quickly bring in the talent needed to support the BRT and ferry expansion. [...] No, I would not support a "right to efficiency" by-law in its CURRENT FORM, and here’s why: While I fully understand the need for energy efficiency and the rising costs of home heating due to global conflicts and climate change, the introduction of a rigid by-law could have unintended consequences for tenants and homeowners alike. [...] As Halifax continues to grow, we need to be mindful of the increased stress on freshwater resources due to development and the intensifying effects of climate change, including floods, droughts, and storms. [...] Public Awareness and Consultation: Part of my approach would involve educating property owners and developers on the risks associated with unreasonable coastal development and including them in public consultations to create by-laws that are fair and reasonable, balanced, and grounded in the reality of climate change.