Civic Pride
Cared For, Connected, Together
Civic pride is not a slogan. It is what residents see and feel in streets, parks, public spaces, events, youth opportunities, and neighbourhood life.
The Issue
What Residents Are Facing
Cranbrook has strong people, volunteers, service clubs, sports groups, arts organizations, cultural events, local businesses, and community traditions. But residents also want cleaner streets, less graffiti, safer public spaces, stronger youth opportunities, and better care for the everyday appearance of the city.
In 2025, Cranbrook adopted new public places and unsightly premises bylaws to address disruptive behaviour, public intoxication, fighting, graffiti, littering, excessive garbage, derelict vehicles, and overgrown vegetation. These are valiant efforts, however outcomes are vital and enforcement and accountability are necessary. Residents deserve results.
Tom’s Approach
Civic Pride You Can See
Tom believes City Hall should support the people already making Cranbrook better: volunteers, seniors, youth, sports groups, arts and culture organizations, service clubs, local businesses, and neighbourhood leaders.
The goal is simple: make Cranbrook cleaner, more connected, more welcoming, and more active.
The Plan
What Tom Will Work Toward
- Improve communication around street cleaning, graffiti response, and public-space maintenance.
- Support youth recreation, arts, music, sports, leadership, and volunteering.
- Encourage seniors as mentors, volunteers, and community leaders.
- Support community events and traditions.
- Strengthen relationships with volunteer organizations.
- Encourage neighbourhood pride projects.
- Ensure parks, trails, sidewalks, and public spaces feel welcoming.
The Goal
What Success Looks Like
- Public spaces look and feel better.
- Youth have more ways to connect and contribute.
- Volunteers feel supported.
- Seniors are recognized as community leaders.
- Events and traditions bring more people together.
- Residents see visible improvements.
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