Crossfield Councillor Jason Harvey said he is proud of what council has accomplished in this last term and wants to ensure that the forward momentum continues and that the projects still on the go, get completed in the new term.
He said he is most proud of the Three-year Plan the Town implemented because having that in place has allowed the Town to better plan and budget for future projects.
Harvey said without the plan in place there was no way they could have created and extended the pathway system in the town, making it a more walkable area. He added the pathways and sidewalks residents are seeing being completed throughout the town are something he wants to continue into the new neighbourhoods and developments in the town.
“I would like to see the town continue with managing sustainable growth,” he said.
The incumbent said in order to do that the town must continue to be good stewards of resources that come with a population increase.
He said the first step to increasing development in the town was the completion of the water reservoir, which was the largest financial project the town has ever undertaken, was completed on budget and close to on time, is something he is proud to have been a part of.
“We don’t have to build on infrastructure like the water reservoir but we have to find better ways to manage waste water and attract more business options for citizens,” he said.
He added when looking to attract business development, the town needs to manage franchise growth, while encouraging the local business owners.
“We need to plan in such a way that allows us to grow wisely,” he said.
He said if re-elected, he would like to see the town reconnect with the Calgary Regional Partnership, which he argued against pulling out of in December 2011.
“I think there is a lot of value Crossfield can get in that partnership for very little cost,” Harvey said.
Harvey is an account manager for an electronics distributor, has a degree in Canadian political history and has been a Crossfield resident for seven years.
He said voters should look at council’s record and decide if they agree with the processes and policies they’ve put forth and look at their involvement in the town.
Harvey added he would like to see more residents become involve in community organizations in the town and engage in the process, which will garner them more understanding of the Town goals.
He said he has really appreciated working with the other members of council, who he may not always agree with but who provide great debate and strong leadership for the town.
“I will do a good job of promoting the good of the town,” he said, adding he views his service on council as a way to give back to the community.
