Youth & Families
For more than two decades, I have been involved in community work focused on young people.
What I believe
Youth need more than occasional programming. They need places where they belong, opportunities to lead and dedicated spaces that remain available to them.
What I am concerned about
Youth programming often gets treated as an optional extra rather than core planning, leaving young people without consistent spaces or a voice in decisions that affect them.
What I will push for
As Maple Ridge builds new recreation facilities and community spaces, youth should be part of the planning from the beginning.