Earlier this week, Council’s Response Committee on Housing and Emergency Shelter, comprised of Councillor MacDougall, Councillor Klassen and Councillor Bolin, performed a enterprise stroll to debate the impacts of crime, shoplifting, and mischief on native companies in our group.
Throughout discussions with native companies, the committee heard about companies which have elevated inside safety measures have seen an exponential lower in theft, crime, and mischief. Companies that make it a apply to name and contain the RCMP have additionally seen a drastic drop in theft and shoplifting. Amanda’s No Frills shared the optimistic outcomes of their efforts with the Fort St. John RCMP, highlighting the enhancements achieved over the previous yr.
“The security of our residents and companies is a prime precedence for Council as we work to draft bylaws that foster a stronger and safer group,” mentioned Mayor Lilia Hansen.
The committee commends native companies for his or her proactive measures in deterring theft and encourages all companies to report incidents to the RCMP. Making certain a secure surroundings for workers and clients stays important to supporting our native companies and group.
Council’s Response Committee continues to collect knowledge to tell Council on the event of bylaws and techniques addressing housing, homelessness, and group security.
About Council’s Response Committee on Housing and Emergency Shelter (CRCHES):
The Metropolis of Fort St. John acknowledges the rising challenges related to homelessness and its impacts on the unhoused inhabitants and the broader group. In response, Council established the Council’s Response Committee on Housing and Emergency Shelter (CRCHES) to evaluate these impacts, have interaction with stakeholders, and develop complete options. The Committee goals to know and tackle the consequences of homelessness on the group, have interaction with group companions to collect numerous insights, and develop actionable methods to reinforce the well-being of all group members.
