Occupation: Executive Coach/Business Consultant
List any political party membership(s): n/a
Do you live in the district? Yes
For how long have you lived in the district? 20 years
Non-incumbents: List municipal committee and/or civic group experience: DNV School Trustee (2008-2018), Commissioner North Vancouver Recreation Commission, DNV Collaboration Committee, Joint Use Public Facilities, NVSD Audit Committee, Registrar North Shore Girls Soccer
What are your priorities if elected?Listen to local community, Demand strong leadership to manage growth/change, Increase number and variety of Rental Housing option, Expand collaboration with City of NV
How would you address the district’s transportation needs? Outline and develop a transportation grid/plan with addendums before development is slated for an area. This way issues such as rapid transit, congestion, traffic network throughput, bike paths are already worked out before the first shovel goes in.
Are you open to amalgamating with the City of North Vancouver? Yes, it simply makes logical sense. However, residents in the District and the City must decide whether it is something they want.
Do you support the planned Maplewood Innovation District? Concept yes. NO to current location, community and environmental impact, and the speed of approval.
Facebook profile page: http://www.facebook.com/BarryForward.NV/
Twitter handle: http://twitter.com/barryforward
Website URL: http://voteforward.ca/
