Dave Steeves

Public Safety. How? Continued partnerships through a united City Council & New Mayor, City Staff, CRPA, our RCMP, our community groups such as "Enough is Enough" & Provincial partnerships. No one entity can do the task alone. The new mental health court strategy is one example of a partnership between our city and the province that has been achieved after years of collaboration.

To do all that city council has the authority to do in implementing recommendations from the March 2026 report "Unhoused and Unacceptable: Turning Words into Action to Build a Greater Moncton Homelessness Strategy". The challenges are very obviously outpacing our money, housing, shelters and support services. We can't give up, working with the Province on these 26 actions provide fresh direction I will support each time.

The narrative has to be accurate. Real data from specific locations of the City must be tracked, shared, and then decisions for the future can be made. Council's recent focus (March/April 2026) to target downtown crime with enhanced police presence 24 hours must soon be documented to show us the level of effectiveness. This Moncton council (and Riverview/Dieppe) voted down more RCMP officers in Nov 2025 because of this very issue, significant costs and lack of (KPI's) Key Performance Indicators.…

Our Codiac Bus service has exploded with users. Adjustments have been made but more need to happen so that bus trips are more efficient to key city locations and more frequent. Downtown densification will continue with so many large apartments nearing completion and now beginning into 2027. Surface parking in the downtown will begin to decrease as more buildings have underground parking and the downtown, through the Riverfront Masterplan, becomes even more active-transportation friendly.

-As already mentioned, a decrease in crime. -Increased recreation in the North End, indoor pool. -Continued downtown developments, a convention centre combined with a refreshed market space. -Increased community spaces in the North End, Library branch

While on council, I have been part of reducing the residential tax rate for 4yrs in a row (.29 cents in total per $100 of assessed property value) to help offset rising property assessments. I would like to see that decrease continue in the next council term.

We have proven to be a place in Canada where large events can be hosted. The World Juniors, Highland games, concerts and Hockey Day in Canada bring tremendous revenue into the City. The 2029 Canada Games will do the same in partnership with Saint John. More large events of this nature will continue to advertise Moncton to the rest of Canada and in some cases the world. A convention centre in downtown Moncton is a next step to this expanded emphasis.

As was well documented, in Nov 2023 council voted to remove the Menorah and Manger Nativity Scene from City Hall premises. I disagreed with that and shared my reasons calmly and clearly. Thankfully, the public outcry was quite severe and I was able to offer a motion at the next council meeting to reverse that decision. We now have a brand new "Religious Symbols Policy" that allows groups to celebrate various religious holidays on City Hall grounds.

A sixth fire station, more firefighters, trucks and equipment is all needed (as per the July 2025 report). Much more focus needs to be placed on our fire fighting community. The report claims that in Moncton we are understaffed with 22 on duty per shift when the National Fire Protection Association standard says it should be in the range of 37. The challenges within the city has caused us to put a high emphasis on the RCMP and the new station, it has dominated council's discussions. We cannot fo…

My life's goal is to invest in other people, to add value to each life I encounter. I've been part of Ward 3 for 26yrs. This role on council allows me to be on the front end of decisions that effect residents directly. I take that very seriously. My children have gone to school here, play sports here and have friends here. Ward 3 Moncton North and the City as a whole matter a great deal to me. I would be honored to continue representing you on council.