What would candidates in Saint John-Rothesay do to help the city if elected in the September federal election?
Candidates were asked for input on several issues highlighted in the city’s federal election position paper.
Their responses were included in the agenda package for this week’s Common Council meeting.
Mayor Donna Reardon said they received responses from four of the riding’s five candidates.
“The responses are excellent, I would encourage the public to take a look at those responses to help you make a decision going forward.”
Liberal candidate Wayne Long, Green Party candidate Ann McAllister, Conservative candidate Mel Norton, and NDP candidate Don Paulin all submitted responses.
Common Council presented the city’s issues under two distinct categories: funding support and support for social services.
Under funding support, council wants to see direct federal funding for infrastructure projects, further opportunities to increase gas tax allocations, and continued support for climate change initiatives.
When it comes to supporting social services, the city wants to see additional support for affordable housing and homelessness, greater support for immigration, and an opportunity for Saint John to become home to new federal programs,
“The City of Saint John seeks government commitment to continue along the path of economic recovery and welcoming newcomers to our community,” said the position paper.
“Only by working together, will we continue to shape a thriving future for the Greater Saint John Region.”
The four responses can be found on the city’s website.
