Posted on 09/18/2010, 1:58 pm, by mySteinbach

My mission is to promote healthy living within a safe community by building strong partnerships and sustaining manageable growth.  

Drive Sustainable, Manageable Growth:

Build a Financial Sustainability plan to manage debt load
• to provide public with plan to understand short and long term debt load
• complete an accumulated financial impact study
• provide a process of public understanding of municipal debt

Manage our growth rate through effective policy implementation
• provide continuous, quality services in all areas water & sewer, parks & recreation, sanitation, streets, and administration                 

A Safer Community For All:

Review current policing options
• Support RCMP in building proactive force

Support and enlarge our fire/rescue department

Support the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP)

Public Health:

Provide opportunities to participate in physical activities to lower regional health costs & promote fitness

Offer low cost activities like increased bike/walking pathways, community gardens, cross-country skiing and pleasure skating

Review opportunities for recreational activities that are cost effective 

Build Strong Partnerships With Organizations:

Steinbach Residents
• listen to their concerns with an open mind

Steinbach Businesses
• drive economy and growth in a sustainable manner

Hanover School Division
• support initiatives to build schools

South Eastman Health
• provide level of care required to meet the needs of our community

Community groups
• cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce, Steinbach Fire Department, Steinbach Arts Council and Mennonite
Heritage Museum
• work together with sports associations, seniors groups, community resources and many other in Steinbach and area

Regional Partnerships with Rural Municipality of Hanover, La Broquierie and Ste Anne
• collaborate on fire protection, sanitation services, building inspections and waterway agreements