Housing
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Hanson Shen
Candidate for Ward 6 Councillor
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Shen wants project costs, timelines and decisions made clear so every tax dollar is used responsibly.
- Platform pillar 'Fiscal Transparency': make project costs, timelines, delays and decisions clear so every tax dollar is used responsibly.
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“Make project costs, timelines, delays and decisions clear so every tax dollar is used responsibly.”
Source: Hanson Shen | Ward 6 Councillor Candidate (campaign homepage)
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Shen wants stronger community safety, using smart-home tech for safer, more accessible and efficient homes.
- Platform pillar 'Safety + Smart Home': strengthen community safety and use smart-home technology for safer, more accessible and efficient homes.
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“Strengthen community safety and use smart-home technology for safer, more accessible and efficient homes.”
Source: Hanson Shen | Ward 6 Councillor Candidate (campaign homepage)
Confidence:High
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
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Shen would support local businesses and entrepreneurs with clearer services and fewer unnecessary barriers.
- Platform pillar 'Business': support local businesses and entrepreneurs through clearer services and fewer unnecessary barriers.
“Support local businesses and entrepreneurs through clearer services and fewer unnecessary barriers.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Hanson Shen | Ward 6 Councillor Candidate (campaign homepage)
Confidence:High
Shen would connect students, graduates and young people with local employers, training and entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Platform pillar 'Jobs & Entrepreneurship': connect students, graduates and young people with local employers, training, entrepreneurship and career opportunities.
“Connect students, graduates and young people with local employers, training, entrepreneurship and career opportunities.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Hanson Shen | Ward 6 Councillor Candidate (campaign homepage)
Confidence:High
Shen would use AI, smart-city tools and green energy to improve services and create quality jobs.
- Platform pillar 'Technology': use AI, smart-city tools, digital services and green energy to improve services and create quality jobs.
“Use AI, smart-city tools, digital services and green energy to improve services and create quality jobs.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Hanson Shen | Ward 6 Councillor Candidate (campaign homepage)
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Shen promises more effective planning and delivery of roads, transportation, drainage and community facilities.
- Platform pillar 'Infrastructure': plan and deliver roads, transportation, drainage, public facilities and community spaces more effectively.
- Background: 10+ years in hydro engineering and planning.
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“Plan and deliver roads, transportation, drainage, public facilities and community spaces more effectively.”
Source: Hanson Shen | Ward 6 Councillor Candidate (campaign homepage)
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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