Coquitlam is growing quickly. We need to manage that growth while protecting the parks, neighbourhoods and services that make our city such a great place to call home.

MY PLAN FOR COQUITLAM

AS MAYOR, I'LL...

• Protect parks, trees and green spaces

• Ensure infrastructure keeps pace with growth

• Improve roads, transit and pedestrian connections

• Plan for schools, childcare and medical services

• Renew and improve established neighbourhoods

• Keep Coquitlam a great place to raise a family

• Keeping Coquitlam Affordable

People who build their lives in Coquitlam should be able to afford to stay here. That means more housing choices while keeping a close eye on City spending and property taxes.

AS MAYOR, I'LL...

• More housing choices for families, seniors and young people

• More family-sized 2- and 3-bedroom homes

• Support rental and below-market housing

• Encourage responsible, well-planned development

• Keep City spending under control

• Work to keep property tax as low as possible

As our population grows, our investments in community safety need to grow with it.

AS MAYOR, I'LL...

• Hire more police officers

• Increase visible neighbourhood and foot patrols

• Strengthen gang prevention and enforcement

• Improve traffic enforcement

• Expand Community Safety Officers

• Improve 911 call response, including answering mental health calls directly

• Invest in better mental health supports

• Set up a wildfire detection system

Mental health, homelessness and addiction require all levels of government to work together. Coquitlam should be a strong advocate for the services our community needs.

AS MAYOR, I'LL...

• Advocate for expanded mental health and addiction services

• Work with the Province and federal government on long-term solutions

• Support expanded treatment and care at səmiq̓ʷəʔelə / Riverview

• Explore opportunities to restore more comprehensive mental health care on the Riverview lands

• Support early intervention and community-based care

• Respect First Nations partnership and stewardship

Great parks and recreation facilities bring people together and are essential to our quality of life. As Coquitlam grows, these amenities need to grow too.

AS MAYOR, I'LL...

• Deliver the Burke Mountain Community Centre

• Plan for recreation amenities at Fraser Mills

• Renew older parks, playgrounds and sports facilities

• Expand pickleball and tennis facilities

• Improve and expand the Coquitlam Crunch

• Advance a trail connection to Crystal Falls

• Expand programs and spaces for seniors

• Support arts, culture, festivals and community events

Growth only works when the infrastructure is there to support it.

AS MAYOR, I'LL...

• Improve traffic flow on major routes

• Advocate for better transit service

• Improve walking and cycling connections

• Invest in roads, utilities and neighbourhood infrastructure

• Ensure new development contributes to the infrastructure it requires

• Work with senior governments to secure Coquitlam’s fair share of infrastructure funding

Growth and environmental protection must go hand in hand.

AS MAYOR, I'LL...

• Protect parks, forests and natural areas

• Preserve and expand Coquitlam’s urban tree canopy

• Protect streams and environmentally sensitive areas

• Expand trails and connections to nature

• Support practical measures to reduce emissions and waste

• Plan growth that protects Coquitlam for future generations

Strong local businesses create jobs, support families and make our neighbourhoods more vibrant.

AS MAYOR, I'LL...

• Keep Coquitlam competitive for businesses and investment

• Support small and independent businesses

• Reduce unnecessary red tape

• Create more opportunities to work close to home

• Support community events that bring people to local businesses

• Attract new employers and services to our growing city