Malloum Abakardid
"Flooding comes first. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward. I'd prioritize storm sewers, culverts and drainage in flood-prone areas, and residential protection like backwater valves. And I'd publish stormwater spending ward by ward, every year, so residents can see what was fixed."
Laine Johnson
"Over the past 4 years, College Ward has suffered several major weather events resulting from climate change, including the July 1 floods. I have made several motions at Council to protect residents from future climate change events, including a direction for staff to evaluate the causes of flooding, with solutions; a request for a meteorologist to analyze weather patterns so we can better understand what we’re facing and need to do.
I have also supported the electrification of city vehicles beyond just buses. The real answer to protecting citizens from climate change is to stop contributing to climate change.
I also advocated successfully to accelerate the installation of switches at community buildings to quickly hook up generators for local power. This should be implemented next term."