Ward 3 Candidates 2024: Crime
Scott Fitzgerald
Many people that I have spoken with feel like there are just more instances of criminal activity in their neighborhood – things like people breaking into sheds, rummaging through vehicles, evidence of drug activity, etc. The report’s stats would seem to bear out these feelings and perceptions. The report has a lot of input from key stakeholders in the community (and the city deserves a lot of credit for facilitating the bringing together of these stakeholders) and have a lot of action items and strategies that can help reduce crime. I think this is very worthwhile work and would love to be a part of it.
From my perspective so many of the issues identified in the report as root causes, and the area where the city has the power to make the greatest impact, come down to poverty and housing.
Walter Harding
[To come]
Mark House
The Safer Communities Strategy is a good step forward, but I believe it needs to be more than just a report—it needs action. In Ward 3, we must focus on both preventative measures and community policing to address crime at its root. I will work closely with community groups, law enforcement, and residents to ensure that we’re tackling the issues of drug use, vandalism, and violence, while also investing in programs that support youth, mental health, and rehabilitation.
Paul Morgan
● Changing the culture of youths with programs in schools starting at
an early age and continuing to high school
● City should act as a facilitator to improve community safety
● Complex social issues including homelessness, lack of affordable housing, poverty and drugs
● Safety concerns, vehicle and home break ins
● Heavy traffic flow making walking difficult, speeding, lack of crosswalks, poor lighting
● City received funding under the Building Safer Communities of $1.8 million to address issues
● Getting as many groups as possible to engage and collaborate
● Education is the key, social determinants, income and social status, employment, education, childhood experiences, physical
environments
● Access to health services
● Schools need to give more academic support, extra curricular activities and life skills training
● Increase public awareness by contributing to groups or organizations that are dealing with Crime and Violence
Greg Noseworthy
[To Come]