Paul Chapman

“We need to balance Nanaimo's contribution of waived and reduced fees with effective tenant protection in the case of rental displacement and effective rental supports to ensure access of truly affordable housing, with oversight by City staff. The costs of development should not be borne by vulnerable individuals and families displaced and unhoused by development. Effective tenancy protection and rental support keeps people housed.”

“In terms of safety with regards to substance use, public safety requires a coordinated response health care, intervention, and enforcement.”

“I support removing politics from addiction treatment and following pathways that are proven to work. Many models of supportive housing are needed as well as the services to help navigate housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.”

“Timely action on climate change is imperative to protect our community and is fiscally responsible.”

“I will work to create more parks and conservation areas.”

“We also need to attract and support businesses. Where our businesses experience challenges due to disruption in transportation networks and other public works, we can lower and waive fees to offset disruption related losses. Young people and families in Nanaimo deserve the opportunity to live, work, and play in their home community.”

“Sidewalks and other active transportation routes need to be expanded to provide our children and everyone with safe alternatives to commute and recreate.”

“I will uphold the Protocol Agreement between the Snuneymuxw First Nation and the City of Nanaimo. I pledge to listen to Neighbourhood voices, in a proactive rather than reactive way, to inform council decision making to keep community and nature in a growing City.”

“We need to make sure that AI Data Centres are not part of the list of approved uses in our zoning bylaw. The community voice needs to be heard when we consider these uses.”

“I will uphold the Protocol Agreement between the Snuneymuxw First Nation and the City of Nanaimo. I pledge to listen to Neighbourhood voices, in a proactive rather than reactive way, to inform council decision making to keep community and nature in a growing City.”