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Chuck Puchmayr

Independent for New Westminster Mayor

Climate Change

Active Transportation

One of the greatest risks to our planet and our economies

Zoning

A balanced mix of housing creates a complete community.

A mix of owner and renter opportunities need to continue to be developed so that more options are available. Tree canopy loss is critical and needs to be addressed in new development.

Housing & Homelessness

Affordability

Affordable housing is an important part of a strong local economy.

Indigenous-Led Housing

Our Indigenous population is overly represented in homelessness

We need to build more Indigenous centric housing. 70% of Indigenous Peoples live off reserve and require housing and employment opportunities.

Property Taxes

Cities need to become more efficient.

Property taxes on top of higher mortgage costs make home ownership and home retention difficult. Small businesses and renters also feel these effects.

Public Housing

More public housing is a must.

Canada eliminate the public housing strategy many years ago so provinces stopped funding the partnership as well. Now, in BC we're trying to catch up but it's a difficult task.

Rent

More affordable rental opportunities need to be developed.

Rent increases may be regulated, but once a tenant leaves, market rents are charged. More rental stock would ease this and create a more tenant friendly market.

SROs

Some SRO's lack safety and dignity.

Whereas being out of the elements may be desired, unmanaged SRO's can be a dangerous environment. Retrofitted and managed with full health care services will provide a positive solution.

Unhoused People

We should be judged on how we treat our most vulnerable.

Severe mental illness is the primary cause of homelessness. Housing and professional services is the only dignified solution.

Zoning

A balanced mix of housing creates a complete community.

A mix of owner and renter opportunities need to continue to be developed so that more options are available. Tree canopy loss is critical and needs to be addressed in new development.

Public Spaces & Services

Zoning

A balanced mix of housing creates a complete community.

A mix of owner and renter opportunities need to continue to be developed so that more options are available. Tree canopy loss is critical and needs to be addressed in new development.

Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations

Indigenous-Led Housing

Our Indigenous population is overly represented in homelessness

We need to build more Indigenous centric housing. 70% of Indigenous Peoples live off reserve and require housing and employment opportunities.

Transit & Getting Around

Active Transportation

One of the greatest risks to our planet and our economies


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Biography

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Chuck Puchmayr has been active in his community since moving here in 1978.

Chuck was first elected to New Westminster council in 1996 and served on council until 2005 when he was elected to the BC legislature. He returned to council in 2011 until the present. Chuck is a Strong advocate for open, transparent government, which includes strong citizen participation. Chuck is an avid volunteer with BC Transplant, Lookout Society, Honour House, A Beef With Hunger Society and the Westend Business association. During the Pandemic and last years atmospheric river, he worked with community groups to coordinate, source and deliver hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of PPE to stricken communities including many BC First Nations. Chuck has been recognized for his volunteerism by receiving the Queens Platinum Jubilee medal, New Westminster Citizen of The Year and the Labour Community Service Award.


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