Age: 57
Occupation: Special Projects Manager
Do you live in the district? Yes
For how long have you lived in the district? 57 years
Non-incumbents: List municipal committee and/or civic group experience: 16 years Tsleil-Waututh Nation Council working with DNV/Federal/Province; Indigenous Advisory Committees: NVSD44; CapU; BSD41; SFU; Cap U Senate; Wild Bird Trust; CapU Board of Governors
What are your priorities if elected? Create good engagement between DNV communities; between constituents & local government; Build/support team to address affordable housing & traffic issues & further work in progress.
How would you address the district’s transportation needs? Working as a team further the work already started & assess solutions to improving public transit; including B-Lines, rapid transit options for bridges; car-sharing programs; park & ride; promote/create/improve cycling options; ensure that NS communities connect on this issue to find solutions as we share the same concerns & needs.
Are you open to amalgamating with the City of North Vancouver? Yes; definitely need to come together to create a strong, vibrant NS community;indeed, DNV, CNV& WV must work together to improve traffic & affordable housing.
Do you support the planned Maplewood Innovation District? Yes; i understand this proposal would create rental housing options for DNV employees who work but cannot live here, in turn will ease traffic issues
Facebook profile page: Carleen Thomas - DNV Council Candidate
Twitter handle: @CAThomas7
Website URL: www.buildingbridgesnv.ca