Allan Mihalcin- At Large
1.Businesses
are frequently the targets of crime and on the front line dealing with societal
problems in the area; what steps do you think should be taken to ensure
businesses are protected and our community is safer to explore, shop, work and
play in.
Complex
question, leads to a complex answer, In no particular order.
- Greater
understanding / assistance for mental health.
- Greater
police presence in neighborhoods.
- Old
school walking the beat where the police became part of the local
neighborhood community.
- Re implementing
the SOS program
- Properly
funding the program for the future.
- Increased
lighting
- Increased
CCT cameras in specific areas.
- Increase
activity
2. What
is your impression of the Fort William Business community? What is one thing
that is done well and what is one thing that needs to improve?
I
value the BIAs of each area, they bring a very local, neighborhood perspective
to the specifics facing their area.
I
think the FWBC is doing a good job considering the challenges it faces.
Perhaps
a more combined effort between all business areas – sharing each group’s
strengths to benefit everyone.
3. With
the revitalization of downtown Fort William project underway there is no
planned community center for the area after the project is completed.
Victoriaville provided an important and safe gathering place. What vision do
you have to recreate a similar environment for community connectivity?
I would
have to do more research on this to make an informed comment.
Thank you
for including me in the questionnaire.
Allan
Mihalcin- Candidate for Councillor at Large