Brooklin Wallis
City/Township Council · Kitchener Ward 6
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Housing & Homelessness
How should municipalities and the Region balance providing permanent housing with the management of encampments in public spaces?select up to 3 per part
A. Pathways to permanent housing
- Prioritize rapid acquisition or conversion of existing buildings
- Use publicly owned land for permanent or interim housing
- A mix of increasing funding for supportive housing and helping the market lower costs by reforming our zoning laws and approval system.
B. Interim management of encampments
- Establish and maintain clear minimum standards (sanitation, safety, outreach)
- Expand the hours and capacity of extreme-weather shelter protections beyond current levels
- Require that enforcement actions be linked to the availability of adequate indoor alternatives
C. Accountability and collaboration between levels of government
- Assign clear municipal responsibility for public-space management
- Actively advocate to the province for defined funding triggers and program supports
- Publish ongoing performance metrics (e.g. housing placements, shelter bed access)
Please describe one concrete policy, program, or decision you would support to address both encampments and permanent housing.candidate's own words
I believe that, going forward, all city owned building should be built with affordable housing as a part of the design.
Would you like to provide any additional context for your views on housing?candidate's own words
I have a larger article about housing on my website! https://votebrooklin.ca/how-city-council-can-reduce-house-prices/