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Norm Smith on Facebook Norm Smith
Independent for Nanaimo Council
Housing & Homelessness
Affordability
We need more affordable housing - our standards, not Vancouver's
I believe that the tiny home project could be beneficial in Nanaimo
Property Taxes
We need to stop the spending spree current council is on using taxpayer's money.
Mental Health, Drugs, & Addiction
Treatment Programmes
We need more treatment programs and facilities where persons with mental health and addiction issues can go to get assistance.
Use existing facilities in the province (2 provincial youth detention centres with 140 beds and 11 inmates) - convert into treatment centres
Public Safety & Policing
Non-Police-Based Public Safety
Community Policing Program needs to be expanded and used to its fullest potential
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Biography
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I am a retired RCMP Unit Commander with 31 years of service. 25 years here in Nanaimo. I am very active in the community. I am married with 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren (all of whom live in Nanaimo).
Reason for running
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As a former police officer, I am concerned about the rise in crime and the concern of our citizens over feeling afraid in their own homes and when they travel around town. I want to bring common sense back when dealing with taxes and out of control spending by council