Listening to Residents at the Gilmore Community Town Hall

Earlier this week I attended a community town hall meeting near Gilmore Avenue where residents gathered to discuss neighbourhood safety concerns and the proposed low-barrier emergency shelter planned for 3020 Gilmore Ave.

The meeting brought together local residents, business owners, community organizers, representatives from the City of Burnaby, and members of the RCMP. It was clear throughout the evening that many people care deeply about their neighbourhood and want their voices heard when decisions are made that affect their community.

I appreciated the opportunity to listen directly to residents who shared their experiences and concerns. Conversations like these are an important part of civic engagement, and they provide valuable insight into how city decisions impact people’s day-to-day lives.

As someone preparing to run for City Council this year, my goal is to spend time in communities across Burnaby listening and learning from residents about the challenges they are facing. Understanding those perspectives is essential to making thoughtful and balanced decisions at the municipal level.

Thank you to the community members who organized the meeting and to everyone who took the time to participate in the discussion.

— Garnet