Achievements
Serving on Beaumont City Council since 2018 has been an honour. While I’m not one to rest on past achievements alone, here’s an idea of what I’ve been able to do and why I’ll be able to continue to deliver as a city councillor.
Why Vote for Steve?
Engaged and prepared
Would you believe that being an engaged and prepared councillor is in fact a differentiator? Crazy hey?!? You’ll find me researching upcoming issues and topics BEFORE meetings. This goes well beyond reading agenda packages. You’ll also find me leading discussions at meetings because I am prepared for them!
Available
You’ll find me at community events. You’ll find me meeting with residents/businesses and local groups. You’ll find me looking into novel ideas that people bring my way. You’ll find me finding solutions to problems and concerns that people bring my way. My phone is always on, and I’ll find time for you!
Did you know? Steve helped to organize and then participated in 3 x “Round-Table Style” community discussion events in the term. This level of availability is a differentiator!
Steve gets things done.
I’ve been a central piece of a lot of the great work this past council has completed. I want to keep the momentum going next term Let’s do it!
A few items of note include:
Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre construction complete
Updated Land Use Bylaw and Recreation Master Plan
Beaumont’s own Arts Policy (2019)
COBIC co-working space for new entrepreneurs and businesses
Pushed for a focus on improved Communication with the community
Additional resources for protective services in Beaumont (Ladder truck and Small Pump truck)
Public Participation Guide (2019)
Transparency: Council meetings are streamed live and recorded
Community Grant Funding Program: 2 intakes, $30,000/year available
School Resource Officer placed in Beaumont (2019)
Service Beaumont portal used to guide service-related issues in Beaumont
A focus on Economic Development resources and availability within and outside of our community
Transparency: Beaumont’s Project Dashboard
Steve listens and takes action.
I listen to learn, not to respond. Concerns and problems in a community come in all shapes and sizes. Subsequently, so do the solutions to those problems! I have a track record for making things happen and I’ll continue to do so if re-elected. Here are just a few examples:
Challenge:
Identified the need to amplify the voices of Beaumont’s vibrant Arts Community.
Solution:
I supported the creation of the Arts Policy in Beaumont, advocated for the creation of the “Beaumont Arts Council”, and became its council member.
Challenge:
Absence of a key crosswalk in Triomphe (and crosswalks in general).
Solution:
Pushed City Administration to get a key crosswalk installed in Triomphe Estates, and complete a “crosswalk inventory” and finish crosswalk painting in all of Beaumont!
Challenge:
Concern with garbage, debris, piles, weeds and refuse on empty lots.
Solution:
Lead the updating of the Bylaw 671-06: Nuisance and Unsightly Premises which provided better direction and tools for our Bylaw officers to deal with these persistant problems.
Challenge:
Identified the need to unify the voice of recreation groups in Beaumont.
Solution:
I advocated for the creation of the “Beaumont Sports, Recreation and Culture Committee” and became the council alternate on this committee.
Challenge:
Identified the need for lights on the Library Toboggan Hill for public safety.
Solution:
I motioned at Budget 2021 to have this project added to the capital project list. This motion was supported by council.
Challenge:
Identified the need for a cenotaph in Beaumont.
Solution:
Put forward a Notice of motion that read “That council direct administration to identify funding resources and a suitable location for a cenotaph monument that symbolizes the sacrifices of all Canadian Armed Forces personnel who have served Canada in a time of war” – This was supported unanimously by council.