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Phillip J Buchan
Independent for Coquitlam Council
My policies are influenced by what my citizens need in order to live a life that is satisfying and fulfilling as well as being sustainable and protecting the wildlife and nature that is contained within our city. My goal is to work on getting more affordable housing built.
Climate Change
Active Transportation
We need walkable neighbourhoods and ones that are safe to navigate for all our residents.
Green Space
Trees
We need to protect the tree canopy in all areas of Coquitlam and in particular the magnificent trees in the Riverview lands..
Housing & Homelessness
Housing Accessibility
Housing should be affordable, accessible and obtained without barriers.
Rental Stock
I will work to support renters to end demovictions and renovictions which are both at record highs in our city.
I will put forward motion to require developers to designate 20% of building units for below-market rentals.
Unhoused People
I will advocate for building a new homeless shelter in our city as the present one has been full since it opened.
Public Spaces & Services
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Safe spaces that provide low cost, accessible health and wellness programs and services for all ages and abilities.
Energy-efficient, safety standard upgrades to public facilities and recreational areas.
Green Space
Trees
We need to protect the tree canopy in all areas of Coquitlam and in particular the magnificent trees in the Riverview lands..
Transit & Getting Around
Active Transportation
We need walkable neighbourhoods and ones that are safe to navigate for all our residents.
New Transit Projects
Coquitlam residents and businesses deserve realistic initiatives and projects that support their needs of convenient and reliable public.
Alternative routes to ease the burden of congestion and pollution, and public education and support for disaster and emergency services.
Transit Fares
We should make transit free for everyone to get people out of their cars.
Misc. topics
Biography
submitted by the candidate or their team
I have lived in Coquitlam for the past nine years with my wife, Miho Kitamoto and our dog Kingsley and love my city and community. I have a BA in Political Science from the University of Calgary and presently work at a logistics company part-time as a package handler in Delta.
Reason for running
submitted by the candidate or their team
I am running to get affordable housing built in my city and we need 20% affordable housing in all new developments in Coquitlam. I am also committed to advancing truth and reconciliation in Coquitlam through educational programs and integrated partnerships.
People should vote for me because Coquitlam residents and businesses deserve realistic initiatives and projects that support their needs of convenient and reliable public transportation, alternative routes to ease the burden of congestion and pollution, and public education and support for disaster and emergency services.
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