Exercise has been an ongoing part of my daily life. In order to maintain my level of physical health and mental fitness, a work out plan has always been on my personal agenda. When I keep in shape, my body remains lean; my energy level is high, and my self worth soars.
Fiscal fitness to a city is just as important as physical fitness to a body.
The city must run like a well oiled machine; lean – without layers of fat slowing its progress. Strong muscles to move the city forward. And a positive outlook to put Nanaimo’s bright face forward to the world, attracting economic growth and encouraging visitors from the global community to our wonderful city. Add energy to encourage boisterous growth, and we have the perfect recipe for a healthy, thriving community.
Most importantly, for good health, all parts of the body must be healthy. Like a physical body, the whole city is involved in its overall fiscal health. All of our communities from Harewood to North Nanaimo are an integral part of our fiscal body.
The centre of the body, City Hall, must be the healthiest of all.
Clear flowing arteries in a body vitalize the heart, an efficient City Hall can stimulate the functioning of its limbs – our neighbourhood communities.
We need to look after all parts of our body; all of our citizens deserve a healthy productive lifestyle. Our seniors deserve a safe community, with access to health care, seniors facilities and the amenities they need.
Our families deserve a safe community with access to schools and activities such as community centres and sporting facilities.
Our homeless community needs amenities too. Health care, consultation, access to jobs and safe housing are integral to their health and well-being.
I can see a new refreshing energy beginning in the downtown core. Our newly appointed Best Street, Commercial, is an attraction to build on and expand our downtown core. The Convention Centre is a world class structure. With the energy and vitality of a new revitalised City Council, we can tackle the challenges ahead of us and build on the talents of our experienced councillors and with an injection of positive energy from our youth, build an exciting and exuberant city we can all enjoy, fiscally and physically.
