Mr. Shannon Stange has a vision for the community of Fort St. John.
Current Thoughts and Commentary
October 14, 2022 interview on the podcast Kevin Unscripted.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1816254/11499952-episode-56-shannon-stange
Campaign for Mayor of Fort St. John in 2022
My segment in the Moose Talks interview below begins at 18:25
Leadership:
- Consult, Collaborate, Communicate
- Open Doors and Town Halls so that we listen to people before acting for them.
- Create growth forums where business leaders shape economic development.
- Define a future of hope that embodies the dreams of our children for this city.
- Respect our diversity while inspiring our unity.
- Freedom of expression for all
Economy:
- Pursue parallel economic development in both proven and emerging energy sectors.
- Diversify our economic focus with initiatives to attract business in new sectors.
- Find new ways to capitalize on our energy wealth.
- Work with key partners to start an innovation centre.
Infrastructure:
- Accessible, Appropriate, Affordable
- Budget for roads that increase as we expand.
- Replace pool with an indoor recreation facility.
- Revitalize the downtown core with zoning designed to attract.
Housing, Social, and Health:
- Find partnerships to develop housing that helps us age with dignity.
- Ensure affordability and safety for immigrants, young families, and first-time buyers.
- Shelters for women and children of domestic abuse.
- More than warming shelters for the homeless while we work on homes for all.
- Demand more from Northern Health for mental health and addiction treatment.
Service and Good Government:
- Review rates charged for city services to ensure they reflect costs.
- Require safe buildings, built by competent contractors with focused inspections.
- Snow removal (not relocation) on primary streets which are heavily graveled.