City Of Campbell River Investing In Commitments To Healthy And Safe Community

Campbell River Council has approved more than $1.4 million in funding over three years to expand community safety resources.

The funds will be used to further expand the Downtown Safety Office’s hours, public works clean-up activities, and community and downtown security patrol.

“Community safety and downtown revitalization are the top priorities for me and this Council,” says Mayor Kermit Dahl.

“We have taken, and continue to advance, several steps to address the challenges relating to the complex social issues that Campbell River is facing, and I personally meet with other agencies and levels of government on this each week. We hear residents’ concerns and want them to know that we are working on solutions and are committed to fostering a safe and comfortable environment for all of Campbell River’s residents, businesses, and visitors.”

Earlier this year, Council approved four additional Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) police officer positions and one additional municipal bylaw enforcement officer position.

Work on the City’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan is underway, with an expected completion date of late next year.

The City also points to other work in recent months, including holding the first Table of Partners (TOP) meeting, adopting bylaw amendments to restrict the use of controlled substances in certain public spaces, expanding the hours of the downtown security patrol, and investing in safety by purchasing the Downtown Safety Office building.

The TOP was formed in May,  bringing together the City, RCMP, Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, Island Health, First Nations, and other community partners to collaborate and coordinate efforts to address some of the complex social issues facing Campbell River.

To learn more, visit City of Campbell River.