District 7 requires genuine community engagement to dismantle stigmas and prioritize resident involvement. I will establish a Peninsula South Stakeholders Committee to convene and involve residents in enhancing and addressing issues in District 7. It is essential for District 7 to sustain a vibrant community where everyone is actively involved, emphasizing the development of a sense of community rather than just physical structures.
ACTION: Introduce Deliberative Engagement:
“Deliberative engagement is about putting people – through informed discussions, involving diverse perspectives, and understanding lived experiences – at the heart of decision making. It differs from other forms of engagement in that it allows those involved to spend time considering and discussing an issue at length before they come to a considered view.”