Councillor Wesly Graham has announced that he will be seeking a third term, working for the citizens of Cranbrook.

Over the past four years he has been committed to finding solutions to the mandates provided by the people of Cranbrook during the last election, he said.

“A lack of affordable housing was one of the driving issues where residents expressed concern,” said Graham. “From affordable rentals to single family homes, the community has added over 500 new doors, which is something I am particularly proud of. We have seen more developers show interest in Cranbrook and they are willing to work with us to continue to grow the city and meet the affordability needs we see in the community. Housing will be one of the main areas of focus for this campaign and I look forward to continuing that work this next term.”

Other areas of focus for Councillor Graham includes safety and security of citizens.

There has been a significant shift in our community over the past two years which has presented security issues for the residents of Cranbrook. Graham said he is committed to pressuring the provincial government “to make crime, crime again.”

Graham will continue to work towards solutions that would see the RCMP form a four-person task force to deal with those individuals who prey on the vulnerable population. The City of Cranbrook does not have the resources to address the growing mental health crises, however, Graham is committed to working with the provincial government to address the safety and security issues that are unfolding in our streets, he said.

Graham said he is committed to his promise to continue the repair of roads in the city. Over the past eight years he has been a constant voice in support of road repair and this council has invested over $50 million fixing the city’s failing infrastructure. That work needs to continue and with the dedicated roads program there is now funding to address this issue and see our roads and pipes rebuilt.

Work must continue to create a stable environment for business development in the city by removing the gate keepers who stand in the way and slow down the process, Graham continued.

“Businesses are looking to move here and now with more housing options we can work with them to open up offices, and more jobs, here in Cranbrook.”

Graham is committed to creating a stable environment for business development and working to remove the gate keepers who stand in the way or slow down the process.

His website will be launched soon with more details around the areas of focus as well as a feedback link for citizen engagement.

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