Darcy Green, independent candidate for Delta city council, has announced his campaign priorities for the 2018 municipal election, focusing on housing, recreation, community and sustainability.
Housing
Create affordable housing options by increasing rental inventory and examining the use of rental zoning as a solution to the housing issues Delta faces
Develop a comprehensive housing strategy based on extensive public consultation that includes a variety of affordable and innovative housing options (e.g. Co-housing).
Recreation
Upgrade and expand our facilities to meet the current and future demand of the community
Ensure seniors have adequate recreational programs to fit the needs of Delta’s aging population
Build two new fenced-in dog parks for residents of North and South Delta.
Community
Develop strategies to ensure Delta residents do not have to leave Delta for recreation and relaxation
Expand our special events (e.g. Canada Day) and improve outreach and organization of these events to ensure maximum attendance and enjoyment by residents
Ensure Delta’s reputation as a safe, family-centred community is maintained.
Sustainability
Mitigate climate change risks Delta may face in the future by developing solutions in conjunction with sustainability & engineering professionals as well as residents
Work to ensure an adequate air quality permit is in place for Ladner’s Enviro-Smart facility and take steps to make the facility odor-free
Develop a comprehensive climate change and sustainability strategy in conjunction with farmers, business leaders, environmental experts, and residents.
“After consulting with residents for the past three months, I have learned much about the various issues that members of our community care about,” said Green. “It has been a very rewarding process and I will work hard every day to deliver on these commitments and support policy that accomplishes these goals as councillor.”
