Melissa Asks:
What are 3 things you think are going well for Kamloops, what 3 things need improving and what are 3 things you'd like to express that could promote compassion and dignity towards our cities most vulnrable?
Three things that are going well: the plans for revitalizing downtown and the north shore and our expanded bus service. Things that are not going so well: affordable housing across the housing continuum, homelessness and community safety. Three things to promote compassion and dignity toward our vulnerable ones: public bathrooms (in the budget but hasn't materialized): 1. more shelter beds and permanent housing. 2. Jobs and businesses that are wiling to train and employ those with disabilities or barriers to employment. People want a hand up, not a hand out. 3. Get out and volunteer for the Mustard Seed and get to know our vulnerable residents, you might be surprised to find out why they are on the streets and why they are not getting help they need.