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Powell River council candidate: Maggie Hathaway

With a little more than two weeks until voters go to the polls to choose who will represent Powell River as city councillors, the Peak asked all 13 candidates the following question: Why should Powell River vote for you? Here is the response from Mag
Maggie Hathaway Powell River

With a little more than two weeks until voters go to the polls to choose who will represent Powell River as city councillors, the Peak asked all 13 candidates the following question: Why should Powell River vote for you?

Here is the response from Maggie Hathaway:

I have been honoured to serve on council over the past three terms. I have seen many projects come to fruition, but a lot of work remains to be done.

Powell River has been suffering from a housing shortage at all levels and this has been recognized. Many thanks must go to the non-profits of Powell River who have provided us Groundswell, out of which came a report on our lack of social planning. The housing roundtable, which I chair, is made up of many representatives from the community and has begun moving the report recommendations forward. There are currently over 300 units of new accommodation on the books, much of it market rental and affordable housing.  

The opioid crisis in Powell River is another concern. We must fight this battle together and through the Vancouver Coastal Health Community Action Team, we are off to a good start. We must stop the unnecessary deaths by removing the stigma, providing education and facilities for treatment. Our Transitional Housing facility, which will be built in Powell River this spring, will go a long way to accomplishing this end.

I am a team player, but not shy to speak my mind. If I believe something is not in the best interest of the people of Powell River I will speak against it. At the same time, if I am overruled by the majority of council, I will support their decision and do my best to move a project forward.