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Jerry Blumenthal
- 'The division of the municipality into two units with smaller councils to better serve the rural and urban communities more effectively and efficiently.' Select 'Yes' if you support dividing the municipality in this manner, or 'No' if you oppose the division.
Yes. The municipality is too large and not effective. There are too many councillors. We need an urban and a rural council in order to build Halifax into a strong city. The rural areas need to be under better control of the province to get financial benefits and to help it grow and prosper.
- 'Tax reform that more closely aligns taxes with the actual cost of services delivered.'Select 'Yes' if you support reforming taxes in this manner, or select 'No' if you oppose.
Yes. I would need more information so that my residents can make the choice for THEIR benefit. I wish to not give an answer without proper information regarding this issue.
- 'More aggressive development of the Arts and Culture sector by committing a minimum of 1% of the annual municipal budget to this sector.' Select 'Yes' if you support committing a minimum of 1% of the annual municipal budget to the Arts and Culture sector, or 'No' if you oppose.
Yes. I will work closely in partnership with both the province and federal government to ensure financial assistance to strengthen the culture of our residence.
- 'The creation of the position of Chief Sustainability Officer with the necessary authority and budget to ensure Halifax becomes the most sustainable city in Canada by 2020.' Select 'Yes' if you support creating the position of Chief Sustainability Officer as described in this statement, or 'No' if you oppose.
No. We have enough professional staff to succond to this office.
- 'The development of an integrated intercultural strategy to attract and retain immigrants and to better support disadvantaged groups within our community.' Select 'Yes' if you support developing an integrated intercultural strategy to attract and retain immigrants, and to better support disadvantaged groups within our community, or select 'No' if you oppose.
Yes. It is extremely important that we support our local immigrants within our community. By created ESL programs and other integration programs (such as how to cook with Canadian products) we can better integrate our immigrants into society.
- 'The creation of a transportation authority to develop and implement a long-term comprehensive transportation strategy that integrates all modes of transportation.' Select 'Yes' if you support creating a transportation authority as described in this statement, or 'No' if you oppose.
Yes. A transportation authority will help each method of transit 'become in synch' with another. Allowing for a more efficient transit system.
- 'The adoption of a more transparent and streamlined development process as proposed by the HRM by Design initiative.' Do you support or oppose adopting a more transparent and streamlined development process in this manner?
Yes. So people will know and understand what the rules are for development. Then, they will be able to follow them and have quicker access for the development to a better Halifax.
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