By Cheryl Jahn

Mayors focus on two issues

Mar 2, 2021 | 4:22 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Urban Mayors’ Caucus has pinpointed two areas of focus as it approaches the Province with issues they would like to see addressed.

Mayor Lyn Hall is one of the 13 mayors who make up the caucus. He says one of the first is a more sustainable form of financing local government. “Local governments need an expanded set of sustainable, predictable and reliable funding tools to address the needs of our growing communities, upgrade aging infrastructure, and create accessible and sustainable cities.”

The second is a commitment to complex care.

“A new model of care in B.C. which expands the availability of the full range of substance use and mental health treatment and recovery options, including the creation of appropriate housing facilities for those with complex needs, will benefit everyone in our communities that are on the frontline battling these crises each and every day. The Premier [John Horgan] agreed that health care is going to continue to be critical, from complex care housing and the vaccination rollout, to stronger mental health supports and ensuring our elderly residents have the care and support they need. He noted the province funds 80% of health care services, and a return to higher investment from the federal government will be critical to meeting communities’ needs.”

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