Sandra O’Connor’s principal promises:
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Implement the Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
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Protect the Greenbelt and agricultural land.
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Increase the tree canopy and urban green space.
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Require climate-resilient infrastructure standards.
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Use low-impact development and green infrastructure.
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Base environmental policy on scientific evidence.
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Finalize the Official Plan and secondary plans.
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Establish clear zoning bylaws, including contextual zoning.
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Protect heritage districts and designated buildings.
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Complete and launch the nurse-practitioner program.
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Plan for future healthcare needs as Glendale grows.
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Complete the sustainable-tourism strategy.
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Fully implement the municipal accommodation tax.
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Explore tourism shuttle services.
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Implement traffic-calming measures.
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Strengthen bylaw and short-term-rental enforcement.
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Introduce a bike-lane policy for road reconstruction.
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Improve bicycle-safety education.
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Coordinate bike infrastructure with Niagara Region.
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Remain accessible to residents and the media.
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Improve transparency concerning open and closed council sessions.