“Bold new housing solutions are needed in our province. A comprehensive strategy that draws on all levels of government, non-profits, and homebuilders to create more attainable homes available for a range of incomes and backgrounds is a foundational commitment of mine,” said David Eby in his tour of Smithers and northern B.C. to roll out his housing plan and campaign to become the next Premier of B.C.
Eby made a brief stop in Smithers, Oct. 11, toured a new privately owned, residential subdivision on Victoria Street, and then took a tour of Main Street in Smithers.
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Eby met with Mayor Gladys Atrill, Member of Parliament (MP) Taylor Bachrach and Member of the Legislative Assembly, (MLA) Nathan Cullen regarding the housing issues in Smithers.
“The need for more housing is an issue in Smithers and really across B.C. I was happy for the chance to discuss our needs with David Eby today as he presented his plans to create more housing. Among the challenges for Smithers is a limited land base for future development. Opportunities include joint projects with the province to include amenities with housing (child care, library), affordable housing developments with local non-profits, and with the private sector,” said Atrill.
“We need a bold, flexible and compassionate housing strategy - exactly what David is offering,” commented Cullen.
Eby concluded his tour of the Northwest with visits to Terrace and Prince Rupert.
deb.meissner@interior-news.com
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