Episode 24 - Election Edition Part 3: Jonathan Cote incumbent Mayor

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Look up the co-hosts at:

thenewwestguys.com (Matt Brabbins and Jeremy Rae)

realestatenewwest.com (Geoff McLennan)

 

We sit down with mayoral candidate Jonathan Cote to discuss his plans if re-elected for a second term. Learn more about his campaign platform at votecote.ca

Introducing Jonathan Cote:

07:23 Why did you get into civic politics? (Jonathan played a lot of video games)

09:03 What’s on your playlist?

10:01 What does a mayor do?

13:32 'Fact Matt' gets something wrong!

16:40 Where does the Mayor have the biggest impact on housing?

 

For homeowners and prospective buyers:

19:58 Making the most of the OCP

23:38 Townhouses - The Missing Middle

30:43 Holding developers accountable for promises

35:41 Strategies to impact housing affordability

41:16 Adding density to single family lots

43:34 Heritage Conservation

 

Infrastructure and trying to keep up with development:

46:28 Quay and Downtown New West

50:12 Helping residents live and play in New West

53:38 Pier Park’s capacity for more events

58:01 Canada Games Pool & Riverfront connection

1:00:05 Pattullo - Why not a bigger bridge?

 

For renters:

38:41 New Westminster Rental Housing Policy

1:03:25 Renovictions

1:07:21 Adding rental stock

 

1:08:15 Closing Comments