Again, I can't provide accurate solutions without properly diagnosing the problems or symptoms of the situation. I may also need the help of experts on the specific issues before recommending appropriate solutions. I have always dealt with facts and not opinions in many issues.

I agree this is one of the most important roles Leagues can play. I'm committed to determining what else outside of the new by-law that Leagues need from the City to make this happen.

Community Leagues have long advocated for a new relationship with the City and Edmonton Federation of Community League to ensure that they can meet the needs of the communities they serve in a sustainable manner. I support the recent changes to the Tripartite Agreement that provides greater flexibility and agency to Community Leagues, but believe that we need to go further to empower Community Leagues and allow them to address the needs of their communities. As more Community Leagues move towards renovating or constructing new halls and park amenities, it is important that the City encourages and supports efforts to reimagine both the role of Community Leagues and the space they provide to residents. The City should prioritize the redevelopment of sites that embrace the Community Hub model and work with Community Leagues to identify funding opportunities to ensure that these plans can be realized.

Partner with others organizations like seniors groups and others. We can’t have the buildings empty and the volunteers time for to waste.

The pandemic has showed us that Community Leagues/hubs are imperative to assisting with offering services so we can move things out faster and helping with mental health - where people feel they have a resource that is close to home. Again, another one on my "get it done quickly" list.

I think the city can reduce the bureaucratic red tape in order to to help speedup the process. However, I need to know more details before suggesting appropriate answers to this question.

This is especially important as we know our community leagues are made up of volunteer members wanting to give their time to create better neighbourhoods. My Business Made simple policy commits to shorter permitting and licensing. Overall, we need a Yes and how can I help commitment to how we serve.

In my platform, I have committed to reducing timeliness for permits and licenses by benchmarking our timelines against comparable municipalities, and reporting annually on our progress to be accountable to the public. This measure will not only help leagues address infrastructure issues more quickly, but also obtain permits for events more quickly.

Permitting timing and general “how can we help you” attitude from the bureaucracy. That culture can be changed. We also need to leverage the CLs and volunteers to ensure the value of their work is utilized. There are many opportunities.