Cote Saint-Luc Courier article - Spring 2009
My portfolio and passion is public safety and as chairman of the Emergency Services Committee I meet monthly with all our emergency service leaders to ensure best quality service to our community. I am in touch with our local EMS, Public Security and Citizens on Patrol 24 hours a day, often called out late at night to support our crews and help residents to deal with adverse situations. As chairman of Emergency Preparedness (Disaster Planning) we have been working on renewing the city’s disaster plan, now in its final stage, and will raise our level of protection in case of crisis or disaster.
I represent the residents of District 6, a tranquil, beautiful neighbourhood. As a member of the city’s Traffic committee we have increased safety in every school zone through improved signage and vigilance by police and public security. I have promoted our new middle-of-the road crosswalk signs that have made it safer to cross the street.
As a young parent I have encouraged council to invest more in parks and playgrounds and know that so many moms, dads and especially young kids are enjoying these new infrastructure investments.
I plan to continue petitioning the government to require helmets for cyclists as has been the case in Cote Saint-Luc since 1992 (first in Canada). And why not for skiers too? There is an 80% risk reduction in traumatic brain injury for a helmeted cyclist. With odds like that how can you say no?
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Wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer.
Glenn J. Nashen
