Brent’s top of mind

Fiscal Responsibility

Chilliwack has long maintained a disciplined and responsible pay-as-you-go approach to capital projects. This means we live within our means while keeping property taxes competitive. While other municipalities are borrowing large sums of money to finance major projects, Chilliwack is quietly doing the right thing and saving for those large investments. We have successfully built new facilities, upgraded wastewater treatment, and more through this system, without carrying additional debt on the balance sheet.

I will continue this conservative approach to financial management.

Steady, pragmatic, team-based leadership

Chilliwack needs team players who can collaborate to get the job done. I’ve demonstrated my calm, rational, and collaborative approach to solving challenges throughout my career. I’ll be a cheerleader for Chilliwack. I’ll respect my colleagues and work with them to find solutions, even if we don’t agree on all fronts.

The best idea wins.

Safe transportation for all road users

I’ve had the opportunity to serve on the Transportation Advisory Committee for the City for the past four years. While serving in that capacity, I’ve been able to learn a great deal about how our city’s transportation system functions and where it’s headed. Chilliwack needs to continue its plan of investing in key infrastructure improvements that help ease the flow of traffic and keep more vulnerable road users safe. This means increasing the flow of traffic through certain intersections; it also means finding ways to slow traffic down in residential neighbourhoods where our children play. I want to see residents move quickly around the City on all major roads, but slow down close to our homes.

We need to continue the planned investment in these improvements find opportunities to accelerate them when possible.

Recreation for all

Chilliwack has a unique approach to recreation. It is one where much of the burden of running organized recreation is largely left to non-profit groups. This has been very effective in keeping the costs of running recreation in the City down. We have so many fantastically run sports and recreation organizations in the City! We need to continue to partner and work directly with non-profit sports and recreation groups to expand active living opportunities and maximize outcomes for residents. We should also occasionally take the opportunity to review whether this model is always providing the best outcomes for the health and well-being of our City.

Healthy and engaged residents contribute to a vibrant City.