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business & industry

Relentless pursuit of small business and industry [agro-business, food processing, aerospace, transportation, warehousing, telecommunications] to become a part of our economic base which in turn, create good, sustainable, paying jobs for our citizens, especially our young adults who want to stay in the area to work and raise a family

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collaborate with 8 wing trenton

Maintaining and enhancing the collaborative relationship with the leadership of 8 CFB Wing Trenton and personnel while pursuing talks with the Federal government to re-locate JTF2 at our base.

advocate for funding

 Be a strong advocate for a fairer share of provincial and federal government funding that is made available for infrastructure, health care, economic development, the environment, information technology, arts and culture, etc.

support tmh

Support and advocate for Trenton Memorial Hospital, TMHF and OurTMH to ensure that TMH is here to stay. Any threat to downgrade, diminish or re-locate services is not conducive to progressive thinking and this, along with advocating for continued, creative doctor recruitment strategies, the Health Hub and new services i.e Dialysis, will strengthen provision of health care for our citizens.

infrastructure

Continued focus on maintaining, improving and developing our city infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, streets, ditches, lighting, parks, playgrounds, trails and bike lanes, sports fields and facilities).

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housing

 Pursue both private and public options to address the shortage of quality, affordable, housing for all, nursing homes and retirement centres for seniors.

upgrade services

Constant upgrading of services [health, fire, police, ambulance, public works, transportation] which in turn ensures that our city is considered to be forward thinking in its approach as a leader in public safety, efficiency and accessibility.

environment

 Protect and preserve our natural environment and continue to invest in green technology [LED lighting, solar, thermal, re-cycling].

promote quinte west

Pursue a global approach towards promoting our city as a world class destination for business, industry, tourism, arts and culture, professionals and retirees to re-locate.

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Healthy & active Living

Support and promote healthy active lifestyle initiatives and city events i.e. sport, recreation, leisure, arts and cultural, active transportation

prepare for cannabis legalization

 Be ready to meet head on the economic impact, health and social issues, and legal ramifications stemming from the Cannabis Legislation. Support research opportunities.

innovation

Encourage an open door policy towards reviewing new ideas that create economic development while promoting our city as a unique family-friendly destination i.e. fishing tournaments, sports tournaments, boating, music, craft and film festivals, cycling events, trails and programs that promote our unique, natural environment

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