Councillor Lorelei Nicoll's FAQ http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php en-us CuteNews Are you aware of and do you support the reforms currently proposed by the Municipal Tax Reform Committee? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383869&archive=
This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]> 1246383869 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:44:29 -0600 If you do believe that tax reform is necessary, what reforms are you supportive of? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383842&archive=
This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]> 1246383842 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:44:02 -0600 Do you believe that municipal tax reform is necessary now in HRM? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383819&archive=
This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]> 1246383819 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:43:39 -0600 What are your views on development in the downtown core? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383795&archive=
This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]> 1246383795 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:43:15 -0600 What in your view is the main purpose of HRMbyDesign? Are you supportive of it? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383767&archive=
This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]> 1246383767 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:42:47 -0600 What do you see as the key role of Council? What do you see as the role of municipal staff? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383636&archive=
Council must identify needs and provide direction to municipal staff, then review and approve policies which address those needs.

A competent municipal staff will research policy options and provide council with advice which can be relied upon. Once council has developed policy, it is up to municipal staff to apply them efficiently and consistently.

Councillors must be available to and work closely with municipal staff to ensure there is effective communication between all involved.

This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]> 1246383636 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:40:36 -0600 A good councillor must be a strong community leader. When have you demonstrated strong community leadership in the past? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383543&archive=
  • President, Colby Village Elementary PTO

  • Chair, Colby Village Elementary School Advisory Council

  • Member, Astral Drive Junior High SAC

  • Chair, Auburn Drive High SAC

  • Board Member, Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool and Tennis Complex

  • Board Member, Cole Harbour Place

  • Member, Block Parents and Neighbourhood Watch

  • Producer, Cole Harbour Historical Revue

  • Member, Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society

  • Member, Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association

  • Chair, Cole Harbour Harvest Festival Society

    • Most recently, I created and spearheaded the organization of Cole Harbour’s first community festival. I believe that the greatest accomplishments are achieved by interacting with one another and working together, and I am able to turn this philosophy into community action.

    This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]>     1246383543 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:39:03 -0600     Do you believe that active transportation should be a municipal priority? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383382&archive=
    This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]>     1246383382 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:36:22 -0600     Are you knowledgeable about the Atlantic Gateway Initiative? How do you think the city should support the Atlantic Gateway Initiative? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383281&archive=
    To achieve this, we must work together with all stakeholders, including all levels of government including those of neighbouring provinces, the Port of Halifax, service providers such as CN, terminal operators, truckers, distribution centers and warehouse operators, shipping lines, shippers and customers to develop a visionary yet actionable plan – not just a list of projects. HRM should be an active participant in this planning exercise, and must be ready to make investments in infrastructure where deemed necessary, such as improved truck access and the Burnside Logistics Park.

    This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]>     1246383281 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:34:41 -0600     The $27 million dollar Metro Transit Expansion Plan includes improvement and additions to bus routes. What do you think should be the priority areas for increased transit service? http://www.engagingcoleharbour.ca/faq.php?subaction=showfull&id=1246383128&archive=
    Further develop the Metro Link service throughout HRM.
    • Improve service to business and retail parks.

    • Increase frequency of service, particularly beyond peak periods and later at night in the downtown.

    • Improved service within District 4. Currently District 4 is quite well served to/from the downtown, but it is difficult to impossible to commute among destinations within the district.


    This question was sent out by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to all candidates in the 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election.]]>     1246383128 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:32:08 -0600