Andrew Stevens Ward 3

Come out for my first Community Council meeting in Ward 3. Everyone is welcome.

How many people are homeless in Regina? Is homelessness a serious issue in Regina?

In my call for feedback on the Citizen Budget tool, several residents urged Council to cut the Regina Police Service budget. Ultimately the RPS budget is approved by the Regina Board of Police Commissioners, which includes the Mayor and Council members. Between 2006 and 2016, the RPS received average annual budget increases of 5.4%, or about $3.2 million. Meanwhile, the City’s overall budget increased by an average of 6.4% over the same period.

Lobby groups like the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are quick to chastise public sector employers for “overspending” on salaries and employment benefits. This chorus typically becomes louder around budget time. But is there evidence to suggest that public employers, like the City of Regina, are overstaffed and overpaid? Historical trends say no.

Check out this breakdown of municipal taxes broken down by mill class.

Please be advised that I will submit the following MOTION at the November 28, 2016 meeting of City Council.

Re:  1915 Retallack Street – former Victoria Campus School Site

It looks like two months of hard work paid off.

Well, we did it.

What will you do to ensure Heritage continues to be an inclusive, diverse community as housing costs rise?

In terms of priorities, where would you rank the importance of continued infrastructure investment?