Public Safety and Climate Resilience
Mike championed investments to keep Burnaby safe, now and long into the future.
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New, Expanded RCMP Headquarters
Mike initiated the construction of a new, larger police headquarters that will improve recruitment and retention of officers to the country’s second largest RCMP detachment.
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Wildfire Early Warning System
Mike implemented Burnaby’s first-ever wildfire early warning system that allows the fire department to detect and respond quickly to forest fires on Burnaby Mountain in the face of climate change.
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Community Safety and Well-being Plan
Mike supported Burnaby’s plan to better connect residents, first-responders and city staff to make public spaces safer, improve the civic response to climate change driven events, and boost strategies to better support youth and vulnerable residents.
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