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Larry Falls

Independent for Vancouver Council
Ensure affordable living and affordable homes, fight homelessness, better care for seniors and a greener city.

Misc. topics

Accessibility

Improve accessibility for people with disabilities by consulting and implementation

Affordable Housing

Use Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation data to set rental rates for affordable housing

Arts and Culture

Promote arts, culture and cultural diversity

Cannabis Legalisation & Policy

Develop policies pertaining to addiction and dangers of operating equipment while under the influence

City Police

Ensure police have policies in regards to dealing with drugs, homelessness, mental health, sex work and other social issues living in the city

Community Safety and Security

Improve community policing and funding in collaboration with the federal, provincial and local governments

Community-Building

Get to know your neighbors and be respectful

Development and Overdevelopment

Smart planning to bring positive change to local communities

Diversity

To encourage and educate the public in regards to the benefits of diversity and inclusion

Drug Use

Look at drug use as a health issue and symptom of other social problems

Environment & Sustainability

promote greener structures with alternative fuel and energy

Good Governance

Making the best use of resources to meet the needs of society

Green Space

To encourage more green space in the city and local communities.

Homelessness

Provide help in affordable housing and mental health care

Jobs

Encourage trades and tech training for young people in coordination with companies and overnment

Mental Wellness

Eating healthy food, exercise and education

Natural Disaster Measures

Ensure people are made aware of how to stay safe during a natural disaster by the media and other forms of communication

Pedestrian Safety

Advocate for policy to make streets, highways and bike lanes safer for adults and kids.

Public Engagement

Engage the public in planning and decision making

Public Transit

Improve public transportation for people to get around the city easily

Reconciliation

Promote the recognition and implementation of rights as the basis for a relationship with Fist Nations peoples

Recreation

To offer diverse, accessible and inclusive recreational programs.

Recycling

Promote zero waste, reduce reuse, encourage compost and cycling

Road Maintenance

Policy for keeping roads safe by filling pot holes, fixing cracks, fixing seasonal weather damage, removing obstructions such as vegetation and rocks, patching, and removing other obstacles

Seniors

Better care planning, management and advocacy for seniors and their famiies

Sewage and Water Infrastructure

Develop a management plan for water and sewer infrastructure

Small Business

Provide support for small business and encourage economic development

Sports and Leisure

improve people's health and enriching their lives by investing in facilities and encouraging participation

Taxes

Push to make taxes more fair for middle and lower income workers.

Traffic

Develop policies pertaining to traffic congestion and implementing other modes of transportation with less air and noise pollution

Trans Mountain Pipeline

More study on environmental impact, economic pros and cons, and education based on research.

Vibes

Lower decibel level without sacrificing sound quality

Youth

Provide basic needs, safety and welfare

Biography

submitted by the candidate or their team
Over 20 years in addictions and mental health services as clinical director for residential treatment and community services. Also a researcher and published author. Presently work with homeless.

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